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Subtract 42/24 from 5/4

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

5/4 - 42/24 is -1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   5/4 = 5 × 6/4 × 6 = 30/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   42/24 = 42 × 1/24 × 1 = 42/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/24 - 42/24 = 30 - 42/24 = -12/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2

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