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Subtract 63/5 from 45/36

1^st number: 1 9/36, 2^nd number: 12 3/5

45/36 - 63/5 is -227/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
   63/5 = 63 × 36/5 × 36 = 2268/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/180 - 2268/180 = 225 - 2268/180 = -2043/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -227/20

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