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Subtract 7/9 from 45/36

1^st number: 1 9/36, 2^nd number: 7/9

45/36 - 7/9 is 17/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   45/36 = 45 × 1/36 × 1 = 45/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   7/9 = 7 × 4/9 × 4 = 28/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/36 - 28/36 = 45 - 28/36 = 17/36

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