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Subtract 2/35 from 42/36

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 2/35

42/36 - 2/35 is 233/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   42/36 = 42 × 35/36 × 35 = 1470/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   2/35 = 2 × 36/35 × 36 = 72/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/1260 - 72/1260 = 1470 - 72/1260 = 1398/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/210
6. In mixed form: 123/210

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