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Subtract 1/36 from 42/54

42/54 - 1/36 is 3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   1/36 = 1 × 3/36 × 3 = 3/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/108 - 3/108 = 84 - 3/108 = 81/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4

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