Answers

Subtract 12/60 from 42/36

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 12/60

42/36 - 12/60 is 29/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   12/60 = 12 × 3/60 × 3 = 36/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/180 - 36/180 = 210 - 36/180 = 174/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/30

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