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Subtract 42/54 from 28/36

28/36 - 42/54 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   28/36 = 28 × 3/36 × 3 = 84/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/108 - 84/108 = 84 - 84/108 = 0/108
5. The answer is 0

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