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Subtract 5/42 from 12/2

1^st number: 6 0/2, 2^nd number: 5/42

12/2 - 5/42 is 247/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
   12/2 = 12 × 21/2 × 21 = 252/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   5/42 = 5 × 1/42 × 1 = 5/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/42 - 5/42 = 252 - 5/42 = 247/42
5. In mixed form: 537/42

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