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Subtract 35/96 from 42/24

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 35/96

42/24 - 35/96 is 133/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   42/24 = 42 × 4/24 × 4 = 168/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   35/96 = 35 × 1/96 × 1 = 35/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/96 - 35/96 = 168 - 35/96 = 133/96
5. In mixed form: 137/96

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