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Subtract 2/90 from 42/36

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 2/90

42/36 - 2/90 is 103/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
   2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/180 - 4/180 = 210 - 4/180 = 206/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/90
6. In mixed form: 113/90

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