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Subtract 45/35 from 45/48

1^st number: 45/48, 2^nd number: 1 10/35

45/48 - 45/35 is -39/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   45/48 = 45 × 35/48 × 35 = 1575/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   45/35 = 45 × 48/35 × 48 = 2160/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/1680 - 2160/1680 = 1575 - 2160/1680 = -585/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/112

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