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Subtract 42/24 from 8/9

1^st number: 8/9, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

8/9 - 42/24 is -31/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   8/9 = 8 × 8/9 × 8 = 64/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   42/24 = 42 × 3/24 × 3 = 126/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/72 - 126/72 = 64 - 126/72 = -62/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/36

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