Subtract 1/42 from 75/25
1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 1/42
75/25 - 1/42 is 125/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
75/25 = 75 × 42/25 × 42 = 3150/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
1/42 = 1 × 25/42 × 25 = 25/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/1050 - 25/1050 = 3150 - 25/1050 = 3125/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/42
- In mixed form: 241/42
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