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Subtract 45/42 from 49/24

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 1 3/42

49/24 - 45/42 is 163/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   45/42 = 45 × 4/42 × 4 = 180/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/168 - 180/168 = 343 - 180/168 = 163/168

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