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Subtract 5/45 from 6/35

6/35 - 5/45 is 19/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   6/35 = 6 × 9/35 × 9 = 54/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/315 - 35/315 = 54 - 35/315 = 19/315

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