Answers

Subtract 45/10 from 42/36

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

42/36 - 45/10 is -10/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
   45/10 = 45 × 18/10 × 18 = 810/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/180 - 810/180 = 210 - 810/180 = -600/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/3

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