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Subtract 9/8 from 42/24

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

42/24 - 9/8 is 5/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 8 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 8 × 3 = 24,
   9/8 = 9 × 3/8 × 3 = 27/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/24 - 27/24 = 42 - 27/24 = 15/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8

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