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Subtract 24/42 from 14/12

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 24/42

14/12 - 24/42 is 25/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   14/12 = 14 × 7/12 × 7 = 98/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   24/42 = 24 × 2/42 × 2 = 48/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/84 - 48/84 = 98 - 48/84 = 50/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/42

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