Answers

Subtract 45/8 from 35/72

1^st number: 35/72, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

35/72 - 45/8 is -185/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   45/8 = 45 × 9/8 × 9 = 405/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/72 - 405/72 = 35 - 405/72 = -370/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -185/36

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