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Subtract 42/32 from 7/24

1^st number: 7/24, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

7/24 - 42/32 is -49/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   7/24 = 7 × 4/24 × 4 = 28/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/96 - 126/96 = 28 - 126/96 = -98/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/48

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