Answers

Subtract 9/6 from 36/42

1^st number: 36/42, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

36/42 - 9/6 is -9/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   36/42 = 36 × 1/42 × 1 = 36/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   9/6 = 9 × 7/6 × 7 = 63/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/42 - 63/42 = 36 - 63/42 = -27/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/14

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