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Subtract 49/81 from 42/2

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 49/81

42/2 - 49/81 is 1652/81.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
   42/2 = 42 × 81/2 × 81 = 3402/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   49/81 = 49 × 2/81 × 2 = 98/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3402/162 - 98/162 = 3402 - 98/162 = 3304/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1652/81
6. In mixed form: 2032/81

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