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Subtract 12/75 from 84/2

1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 12/75

84/2 - 12/75 is 1046/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    84/2 = 84 × 75/2 × 75 = 6300/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6300/150 - 24/150 = 6300 - 24/150 = 6276/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1046/25
  6. In mixed form: 4121/25

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