Answers

Subtract 42/24 from 49/75

1^st number: 49/75, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

49/75 - 42/24 is -329/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   49/75 = 49 × 8/75 × 8 = 392/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   42/24 = 42 × 25/24 × 25 = 1050/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/600 - 1050/600 = 392 - 1050/600 = -658/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -329/300

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