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Subtract 64/45 from 7/36

1^st number: 7/36, 2^nd number: 1 19/45

7/36 - 64/45 is -221/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   64/45 = 64 × 4/45 × 4 = 256/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/180 - 256/180 = 35 - 256/180 = -221/180

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