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Subtract 42/63 from 75/2

1^st number: 37 1/2, 2^nd number: 42/63

75/2 - 42/63 is 221/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
   75/2 = 75 × 63/2 × 63 = 4725/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   42/63 = 42 × 2/63 × 2 = 84/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4725/126 - 84/126 = 4725 - 84/126 = 4641/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/6
6. In mixed form: 365/6

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