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Subtract 24/96 from 1/42

1/42 - 24/96 is -19/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   1/42 = 1 × 16/42 × 16 = 16/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   24/96 = 24 × 7/96 × 7 = 168/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/672 - 168/672 = 16 - 168/672 = -152/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/84

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