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Subtract 35/45 from 36/49

36/49 - 35/45 is -19/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    36/49 = 36 × 45/49 × 45 = 1620/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    35/45 = 35 × 49/45 × 49 = 1715/2205
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1620/2205 - 1715/2205 = 1620 - 1715/2205 = -95/2205
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/441

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