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Subtract 48/45 from 42/24

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

42/24 - 48/45 is 41/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   42/24 = 42 × 15/24 × 15 = 630/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   48/45 = 48 × 8/45 × 8 = 384/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/360 - 384/360 = 630 - 384/360 = 246/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/60

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