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Subtract 15/60 from 42/2

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 15/60

42/2 - 15/60 is 83/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
   42/2 = 42 × 30/2 × 30 = 1260/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/60 - 15/60 = 1260 - 15/60 = 1245/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/4
6. In mixed form: 203/4

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