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Subtract 45/42 from 24/36

1^st number: 24/36, 2^nd number: 1 3/42

24/36 - 45/42 is -17/42.

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,
   24/36 = 24 × 7/36 × 7 = 168/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   45/42 = 45 × 6/42 × 6 = 270/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/252 - 270/252 = 168 - 270/252 = -102/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/42

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