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Subtract 25/18 from 14/45

1^st number: 14/45, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

14/45 - 25/18 is -97/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/90 - 125/90 = 28 - 125/90 = -97/90

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