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Subtract 48/84 from 42/2

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 48/84

42/2 - 48/84 is 143/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   42/2 = 42 × 42/2 × 42 = 1764/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   48/84 = 48 × 1/84 × 1 = 48/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/84 - 48/84 = 1764 - 48/84 = 1716/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/7
6. In mixed form: 203/7

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