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Subtract 9/4 from 42/24

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 2 1/4

42/24 - 9/4 is -1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 4 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 4 × 6 = 24,
   9/4 = 9 × 6/4 × 6 = 54/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/24 - 54/24 = 42 - 54/24 = -12/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2

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