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Subtract 14/8 from 24/42

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 1 6/8

24/42 - 14/8 is -33/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   24/42 = 24 × 4/42 × 4 = 96/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   14/8 = 14 × 21/8 × 21 = 294/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/168 - 294/168 = 96 - 294/168 = -198/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/28

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