Answers

Subtract 42/24 from 35/36

1^st number: 35/36, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

35/36 - 42/24 is -7/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   35/36 = 35 × 2/36 × 2 = 70/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   42/24 = 42 × 3/24 × 3 = 126/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/72 - 126/72 = 70 - 126/72 = -56/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/9

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