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Subtract 35/45 from 1/36

1/36 - 35/45 is -3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/180 - 140/180 = 5 - 140/180 = -135/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/4

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