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Subtract 10/45 from 14/36

14/36 - 10/45 is 1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/180 - 40/180 = 70 - 40/180 = 30/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6

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