Answers

Subtract 35/9 from 7/45

1^st number: 7/45, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

7/45 - 35/9 is -56/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   35/9 = 35 × 5/9 × 5 = 175/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/45 - 175/45 = 7 - 175/45 = -168/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -56/15

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