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Subtract 42/36 from 24/36

1^st number: 24/36, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

24/36 - 42/36 is -1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   24/36 - 42/36 = 24 - 42/36 = -18/36
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2

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