Answers

Subtract 42/50 from 96/42

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 42/50

96/42 - 42/50 is 253/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   96/42 = 96 × 25/42 × 25 = 2400/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   42/50 = 42 × 21/50 × 21 = 882/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2400/1050 - 882/1050 = 2400 - 882/1050 = 1518/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/175
6. In mixed form: 178/175

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