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Subtract 49/36 from 42/12

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 13/36

42/12 - 49/36 is 77/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   42/12 = 42 × 3/12 × 3 = 126/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   49/36 = 49 × 1/36 × 1 = 49/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/36 - 49/36 = 126 - 49/36 = 77/36
5. In mixed form: 25/36

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