Answers

Subtract 42/6 from 24/12

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

24/12 - 42/6 is -5/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   24/12 = 24 × 1/12 × 1 = 24/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   42/6 = 42 × 2/6 × 2 = 84/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/12 - 84/12 = 24 - 84/12 = -60/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/1

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