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Subtract 1/48 from 42/2

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 1/48

42/2 - 1/48 is 1007/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
    42/2 = 42 × 24/2 × 24 = 1008/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1008/48 - 1/48 = 1008 - 1/48 = 1007/48
  5. In mixed form: 2047/48

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