Answers

Subtract 49/8 from 35/45

1^st number: 35/45, 2^nd number: 6 1/8

35/45 - 49/8 is -385/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   49/8 = 49 × 45/8 × 45 = 2205/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/360 - 2205/360 = 280 - 2205/360 = -1925/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -385/72

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