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Subtract 75/84 from 36/2

1^st number: 18 0/2, 2^nd number: 75/84

36/2 - 75/84 is 479/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   36/2 = 36 × 42/2 × 42 = 1512/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   75/84 = 75 × 1/84 × 1 = 75/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/84 - 75/84 = 1512 - 75/84 = 1437/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 479/28
6. In mixed form: 173/28

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