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Subtract 42/15 from 35/36

1^st number: 35/36, 2^nd number: 2 12/15

35/36 - 42/15 is -329/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
   42/15 = 42 × 12/15 × 12 = 504/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/180 - 504/180 = 175 - 504/180 = -329/180

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