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Subtract 35/36 from 42/5

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 35/36

42/5 - 35/36 is 1337/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
   42/5 = 42 × 36/5 × 36 = 1512/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/180 - 175/180 = 1512 - 175/180 = 1337/180
5. In mixed form: 777/180

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