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Subtract 4/36 from 42/36

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 4/36

42/36 - 4/36 is 19/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   42/36 - 4/36 = 42 - 4/36 = 38/36
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/18
3. In mixed form: 11/18

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