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Subtract 5/42 from 27/24

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 5/42

27/24 - 5/42 is 169/168.

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,
   27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/168 - 20/168 = 189 - 20/168 = 169/168
5. In mixed form: 11/168

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