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Subtract 8/35 from 5/45

5/45 - 8/35 is -37/315.

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,
   8/35 = 8 × 9/35 × 9 = 72/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/315 - 72/315 = 35 - 72/315 = -37/315

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