Answers

Subtract 2/60 from 84/2

1^st number: 42 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/60

84/2 - 2/60 is 1259/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
   84/2 = 84 × 30/2 × 30 = 2520/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/60 - 2/60 = 2520 - 2/60 = 2518/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1259/30
6. In mixed form: 4129/30

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