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Subtract 2/35 from 42/24

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 2/35

42/24 - 2/35 is 237/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   42/24 = 42 × 35/24 × 35 = 1470/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   2/35 = 2 × 24/35 × 24 = 48/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/840 - 48/840 = 1470 - 48/840 = 1422/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 237/140
6. In mixed form: 197/140

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