Answers

Subtract 48/24 from 42/2

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 0/24

42/2 - 48/24 is 19/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
   42/2 = 42 × 12/2 × 12 = 504/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   48/24 = 48 × 1/24 × 1 = 48/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/24 - 48/24 = 504 - 48/24 = 456/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/1

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