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Subtract 42/80 from 50/2

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 42/80

50/2 - 42/80 is 979/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
   50/2 = 50 × 40/2 × 40 = 2000/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   42/80 = 42 × 1/80 × 1 = 42/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2000/80 - 42/80 = 2000 - 42/80 = 1958/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 979/40
6. In mixed form: 2419/40

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