Answers

Subtract 35/6 from 42/24

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 5 5/6

42/24 - 35/6 is -49/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 6 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 6 × 4 = 24,
   35/6 = 35 × 4/6 × 4 = 140/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/24 - 140/24 = 42 - 140/24 = -98/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/12

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