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Subtract 1/42 from 35/36

35/36 - 1/42 is 239/252.

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,
   35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   1/42 = 1 × 6/42 × 6 = 6/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/252 - 6/252 = 245 - 6/252 = 239/252

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