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Subtract 2/24 from 42/35

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 2/24

42/35 - 2/24 is 67/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   42/35 = 42 × 24/35 × 24 = 1008/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   2/24 = 2 × 35/24 × 35 = 70/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/840 - 70/840 = 1008 - 70/840 = 938/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/60
6. In mixed form: 17/60

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