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Subtract 42/54 from 84/2

1^st number: 42 0/2, 2^nd number: 42/54

84/2 - 42/54 is 371/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
   84/2 = 84 × 27/2 × 27 = 2268/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/54 - 42/54 = 2268 - 42/54 = 2226/54
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 371/9
6. In mixed form: 412/9

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