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Subtract 42/36 from 16/36

1^st number: 16/36, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

16/36 - 42/36 is -13/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   16/36 - 42/36 = 16 - 42/36 = -26/36
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/18

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