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Subtract 15/60 from 42/24

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 15/60

42/24 - 15/60 is 3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   15/60 = 15 × 2/60 × 2 = 30/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/120 - 30/120 = 210 - 30/120 = 180/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
6. In mixed form: 11/2

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