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Subtract 9/21 from 36/60

36/60 - 9/21 is 6/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 21 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   9/21 = 9 × 20/21 × 20 = 180/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/420 - 180/420 = 252 - 180/420 = 72/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/35

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