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Subtract 63/32 from 42/24

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 31/32

42/24 - 63/32 is -7/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 32 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 32 × 3 = 96,
   63/32 = 63 × 3/32 × 3 = 189/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/96 - 189/96 = 168 - 189/96 = -21/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/32

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