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Subtract 14/45 from 25/72

25/72 - 14/45 is 13/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/360 - 112/360 = 125 - 112/360 = 13/360

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