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Subtract 42/35 from 8/24

1^st number: 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

8/24 - 42/35 is -13/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   8/24 = 8 × 35/24 × 35 = 280/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   42/35 = 42 × 24/35 × 24 = 1008/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/840 - 1008/840 = 280 - 1008/840 = -728/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/15

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