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Subtract 25/60 from 14/45

14/45 - 25/60 is -19/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   25/60 = 25 × 3/60 × 3 = 75/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/180 - 75/180 = 56 - 75/180 = -19/180

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