Combinatorics: calculating Oz Lotto odds for divisions

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Homework Statement
In Oz Lotto, balls are numbered 1 to 45. Nine are selected, seven of which are winning numbers and two being supplementary numbers. Players select seven numbers.

The odds of winning can be found here: https://www.lottoland.com.au/magazine/oz-lotto-everything-there-is-to-know.html

I tried calculating the odds, and get all of them right except for div 4 and 7. Could somebody please explain what I've done wrong?
Relevant Equations
[SUP]7[/SUP]C[SUB]5[/SUB] x [SUP]2[/SUP]C[SUB]1[/SUB] x [SUP]36[/SUP]C[SUB]1[/SUB]/ [SUP]45[/SUP]C[SUB]7[/SUB] =

1/30,012
In Oz Lotto, balls are numbered 1 to 45. Nine are selected, seven of which are winning numbers and two being supplementary numbers. Players select seven numbers.

The odds of winning can be found here: https://www.lottoland.com.au/magazine/oz-lotto-everything-there-is-to-know.html

I tried calculating the odds, and get all of them right except for Div 4 and 7. Could somebody please explain what I've done wrong?

Division 45 Winning Numbers + 1 Supplementary Number1 : 29,602

7C5 x 2C1 x 36C1/ 45C7 =

1/30,012
Division 73 Winning Numbers + 1 Supplementary1 : 87

7C3 x 2C1 x 36C3/ 45C7 = 1/91

Thanks
 
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