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Subtract 9/6 from 10/45

1^st number: 10/45, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

10/45 - 9/6 is -23/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   10/45 = 10 × 2/45 × 2 = 20/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   9/6 = 9 × 15/6 × 15 = 135/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/90 - 135/90 = 20 - 135/90 = -115/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/18

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