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Subtract 49/70 from 42/24

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 49/70

42/24 - 49/70 is 21/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 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 70 × 12 = 840,
   49/70 = 49 × 12/70 × 12 = 588/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/840 - 588/840 = 1470 - 588/840 = 882/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
6. In mixed form: 11/20

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