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Subtract 5/36 from 4/21

4/21 - 5/36 is 13/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
   4/21 = 4 × 12/21 × 12 = 48/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   5/36 = 5 × 7/36 × 7 = 35/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/252 - 35/252 = 48 - 35/252 = 13/252

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