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Subtract 8/84 from 9/2

1^st number: 4 1/2, 2^nd number: 8/84

9/2 - 8/84 is 185/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   9/2 = 9 × 42/2 × 42 = 378/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   8/84 = 8 × 1/84 × 1 = 8/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/84 - 8/84 = 378 - 8/84 = 370/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/42
6. In mixed form: 417/42

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