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Subtract 2/63 from 2/45

2/45 - 2/63 is 4/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/315 - 10/315 = 14 - 10/315 = 4/315

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