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Subtract 16/45 from 42/36

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 16/45

42/36 - 16/45 is 73/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
   16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/180 - 64/180 = 210 - 64/180 = 146/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/90

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