Answers

Subtract 42/8 from 84/8

1^st number: 10 4/8, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

84/8 - 42/8 is 21/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   84/8 - 42/8 = 84 - 42/8 = 42/8
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
3. In mixed form: 51/4

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