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Subtract 8/45 from 2/35

2/35 - 8/45 is -38/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   8/45 = 8 × 7/45 × 7 = 56/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/315 - 56/315 = 18 - 56/315 = -38/315

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