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Subtract 42/6 from 8/24

1^st number: 8/24, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

8/24 - 42/6 is -20/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   8/24 = 8 × 1/24 × 1 = 8/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   42/6 = 42 × 4/6 × 4 = 168/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/24 - 168/24 = 8 - 168/24 = -160/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/3

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