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Subtract 49/54 from 42/36

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 49/54

42/36 - 49/54 is 7/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   42/36 = 42 × 3/36 × 3 = 126/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   49/54 = 49 × 2/54 × 2 = 98/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/108 - 98/108 = 126 - 98/108 = 28/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/27

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