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Subtract 5/96 from 84/2

1^st number: 42 0/2, 2^nd number: 5/96

84/2 - 5/96 is 4027/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
   84/2 = 84 × 48/2 × 48 = 4032/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4032/96 - 5/96 = 4032 - 5/96 = 4027/96
5. In mixed form: 4191/96

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