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Subtract 42/24 from 8/24

1^st number: 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

8/24 - 42/24 is -17/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   8/24 - 42/24 = 8 - 42/24 = -34/24
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/12

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