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Subtract 2/49 from 24/42

24/42 - 2/49 is 26/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   24/42 = 24 × 7/42 × 7 = 168/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   2/49 = 2 × 6/49 × 6 = 12/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/294 - 12/294 = 168 - 12/294 = 156/294
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/49

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