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Subtract 42/54 from 40/36

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 42/54

40/36 - 42/54 is 1/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   40/36 = 40 × 3/36 × 3 = 120/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/108 - 84/108 = 120 - 84/108 = 36/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3

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