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Subtract 63/42 from 25/24

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 1 21/42

25/24 - 63/42 is -11/24.

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,
   25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   63/42 = 63 × 4/42 × 4 = 252/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/168 - 252/168 = 175 - 252/168 = -77/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/24

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