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Subtract 1/84 from 80/2

1^st number: 40 0/2, 2^nd number: 1/84

80/2 - 1/84 is 3359/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   80/2 = 80 × 42/2 × 42 = 3360/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   1/84 = 1 × 1/84 × 1 = 1/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3360/84 - 1/84 = 3360 - 1/84 = 3359/84
5. In mixed form: 3983/84

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