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Subtract 45/7 from 9/36

1^st number: 9/36, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

9/36 - 45/7 is -173/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   9/36 = 9 × 7/36 × 7 = 63/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
   45/7 = 45 × 36/7 × 36 = 1620/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/252 - 1620/252 = 63 - 1620/252 = -1557/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -173/28

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