Answers

Subtract 96/42 from 3/36

1^st number: 3/36, 2^nd number: 2 12/42

3/36 - 96/42 is -185/84.

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,
   3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   96/42 = 96 × 6/42 × 6 = 576/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/252 - 576/252 = 21 - 576/252 = -555/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -185/84

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