Answers

Subtract 42/80 from 98/75

1^st number: 1 23/75, 2^nd number: 42/80

98/75 - 42/80 is 469/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   98/75 = 98 × 16/75 × 16 = 1568/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
   42/80 = 42 × 15/80 × 15 = 630/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/1200 - 630/1200 = 1568 - 630/1200 = 938/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 469/600

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