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Subtract 35/80 from 4/45

4/45 - 35/80 is -251/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   4/45 = 4 × 16/45 × 16 = 64/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   35/80 = 35 × 9/80 × 9 = 315/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/720 - 315/720 = 64 - 315/720 = -251/720

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