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Subtract 42/50 from 1/24

1/24 - 42/50 is -479/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   1/24 = 1 × 25/24 × 25 = 25/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   42/50 = 42 × 12/50 × 12 = 504/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/600 - 504/600 = 25 - 504/600 = -479/600

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