Answers

Subtract 35/20 from 42/24

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

42/24 - 35/20 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 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 20 × 6 = 120,
   35/20 = 35 × 6/20 × 6 = 210/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/120 - 210/120 = 210 - 210/120 = 0/120
5. The answer is 0

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