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Subtract 8/42 from 2/24

2/24 - 8/42 is -3/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   8/42 = 8 × 4/42 × 4 = 32/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/168 - 32/168 = 14 - 32/168 = -18/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/28

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