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Subtract 24/60 from 1/42

1/42 - 24/60 is -79/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   1/42 = 1 × 10/42 × 10 = 10/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/420 - 168/420 = 10 - 168/420 = -158/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/210

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