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Subtract 15/75 from 42/2

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 15/75

42/2 - 15/75 is 104/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
   42/2 = 42 × 75/2 × 75 = 3150/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/150 - 30/150 = 3150 - 30/150 = 3120/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 104/5
6. In mixed form: 204/5

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