Answers

Subtract 42/80 from 48/84

48/84 - 42/80 is 13/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
   48/84 = 48 × 20/84 × 20 = 960/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   42/80 = 42 × 21/80 × 21 = 882/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/1680 - 882/1680 = 960 - 882/1680 = 78/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/280

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