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Subtract 1/42 from 48/5

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 1/42

48/5 - 1/42 is 2011/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
   48/5 = 48 × 42/5 × 42 = 2016/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/210 - 5/210 = 2016 - 5/210 = 2011/210
5. In mixed form: 9121/210

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