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Subtract 40/98 from 42/2

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 40/98

42/2 - 40/98 is 1009/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   42/2 = 42 × 49/2 × 49 = 2058/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   40/98 = 40 × 1/98 × 1 = 40/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/98 - 40/98 = 2058 - 40/98 = 2018/98
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1009/49
6. In mixed form: 2029/49

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