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Subtract 45/75 from 9/36

9/36 - 45/75 is -7/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   9/36 = 9 × 25/36 × 25 = 225/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   45/75 = 45 × 12/75 × 12 = 540/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/900 - 540/900 = 225 - 540/900 = -315/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/20

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