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Subtract 24/25 from 84/2

1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 24/25

84/2 - 24/25 is 1026/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    84/2 = 84 × 25/2 × 25 = 2100/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    24/25 = 24 × 2/25 × 2 = 48/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2100/50 - 48/50 = 2100 - 48/50 = 2052/50
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1026/25
  6. In mixed form: 411/25

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