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Subtract 14/45 from 14/7

1^st number: 2 0/7, 2^nd number: 14/45

14/7 - 14/45 is 76/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
   14/7 = 14 × 45/7 × 45 = 630/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   14/45 = 14 × 7/45 × 7 = 98/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/315 - 98/315 = 630 - 98/315 = 532/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/45
6. In mixed form: 131/45

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