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Subtract 48/42 from 84/10

1^st number: 8 4/10, 2^nd number: 1 6/42

84/10 - 48/42 is 254/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   84/10 = 84 × 21/10 × 21 = 1764/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   48/42 = 48 × 5/42 × 5 = 240/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/210 - 240/210 = 1764 - 240/210 = 1524/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 254/35
6. In mixed form: 79/35

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