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Subtract 2/42 from 6/36

6/36 - 2/42 is 5/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   6/36 = 6 × 7/36 × 7 = 42/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   2/42 = 2 × 6/42 × 6 = 12/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/252 - 12/252 = 42 - 12/252 = 30/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/42

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