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Subtract 2/24 from 35/42

35/42 - 2/24 is 3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   35/42 = 35 × 4/42 × 4 = 140/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/168 - 14/168 = 140 - 14/168 = 126/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4

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