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Subtract 45/24 from 36/35

1^st number: 1 1/35, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

36/35 - 45/24 is -237/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   36/35 = 36 × 24/35 × 24 = 864/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   45/24 = 45 × 35/24 × 35 = 1575/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/840 - 1575/840 = 864 - 1575/840 = -711/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -237/280

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