Answers

Subtract 48/42 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 6/42

6/2 - 48/42 is 13/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
   6/2 = 6 × 21/2 × 21 = 126/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   48/42 = 48 × 1/42 × 1 = 48/42
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   126/42 - 48/42 = 126 - 48/42 = 78/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/7
6. In mixed form: 16/7

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