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Subtract 15/12 from 42/24

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 3/12

42/24 - 15/12 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   42/24 = 42 × 1/24 × 1 = 42/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   15/12 = 15 × 2/12 × 2 = 30/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/24 - 30/24 = 42 - 30/24 = 12/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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