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Subtract 4/9 from 14/45

14/45 - 4/9 is -2/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   14/45 = 14 × 1/45 × 1 = 14/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   4/9 = 4 × 5/9 × 5 = 20/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/45 - 20/45 = 14 - 20/45 = -6/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15

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