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Subtract 35/90 from 21/45

21/45 - 35/90 is 7/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   21/45 = 21 × 2/45 × 2 = 42/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/90 - 35/90 = 42 - 35/90 = 7/90

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