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Subtract 42/60 from 90/36

1^st number: 2 18/36, 2^nd number: 42/60

90/36 - 42/60 is 9/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   90/36 = 90 × 5/36 × 5 = 450/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/180 - 126/180 = 450 - 126/180 = 324/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
6. In mixed form: 14/5

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