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Subtract 42/64 from 30/24

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 42/64

30/24 - 42/64 is 19/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
   30/24 = 30 × 8/24 × 8 = 240/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   42/64 = 42 × 3/64 × 3 = 126/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/192 - 126/192 = 240 - 126/192 = 114/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/32

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