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Subtract 7/45 from 36/7

1^st number: 5 1/7, 2^nd number: 7/45

36/7 - 7/45 is 1571/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
   36/7 = 36 × 45/7 × 45 = 1620/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   7/45 = 7 × 7/45 × 7 = 49/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/315 - 49/315 = 1620 - 49/315 = 1571/315
5. In mixed form: 4311/315

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