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Subtract 21/42 from 84/42

1^st number: 2 0/42, 2^nd number: 21/42

84/42 - 21/42 is 3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   84/42 - 21/42 = 84 - 21/42 = 63/42
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
3. In mixed form: 11/2

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