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Subtract 20/24 from 42/14

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 20/24

42/14 - 20/24 is 13/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
   42/14 = 42 × 12/14 × 12 = 504/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/168 - 140/168 = 504 - 140/168 = 364/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
6. In mixed form: 21/6

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