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Subtract 21/36 from 42/36

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 21/36

42/36 - 21/36 is 7/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   42/36 - 21/36 = 42 - 21/36 = 21/36
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12

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