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Subtract 27/48 from 84/2

1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 27/48

84/2 - 27/48 is 663/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
    84/2 = 84 × 24/2 × 24 = 2016/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    27/48 = 27 × 1/48 × 1 = 27/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2016/48 - 27/48 = 2016 - 27/48 = 1989/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 663/16
  6. In mixed form: 417/16

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