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Subtract 24/54 from 5/42

5/42 - 24/54 is -41/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 54 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   5/42 = 5 × 9/42 × 9 = 45/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   24/54 = 24 × 7/54 × 7 = 168/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/378 - 168/378 = 45 - 168/378 = -123/378
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/126

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