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Subtract 42/12 from 8/36

1^st number: 8/36, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

8/36 - 42/12 is -59/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 12 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   8/36 = 8 × 1/36 × 1 = 8/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   42/12 = 42 × 3/12 × 3 = 126/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/36 - 126/36 = 8 - 126/36 = -118/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/18

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