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Subtract 3/35 from 5/45

5/45 - 3/35 is 8/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    3/35 = 3 × 9/35 × 9 = 27/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/315 - 27/315 = 35 - 27/315 = 8/315

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