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Subtract 10/45 from 14/9

1^st number: 1 5/9, 2^nd number: 10/45

14/9 - 10/45 is 4/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   14/9 = 14 × 5/9 × 5 = 70/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   10/45 = 10 × 1/45 × 1 = 10/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/45 - 10/45 = 70 - 10/45 = 60/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
6. In mixed form: 11/3

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