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Subtract 63/45 from 42/14

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 1 18/45

42/14 - 63/45 is 8/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
   42/14 = 42 × 45/14 × 45 = 1890/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   63/45 = 63 × 14/45 × 14 = 882/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/630 - 882/630 = 1890 - 882/630 = 1008/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
6. In mixed form: 13/5

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