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Subtract 35/40 from 36/45

36/45 - 35/40 is -3/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   36/45 = 36 × 8/45 × 8 = 288/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/360 - 315/360 = 288 - 315/360 = -27/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/40

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