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Subtract 2/54 from 42/48

42/48 - 2/54 is 181/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   42/48 = 42 × 9/48 × 9 = 378/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   2/54 = 2 × 8/54 × 8 = 16/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/432 - 16/432 = 378 - 16/432 = 362/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/216

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