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Subtract 6/4 from 45/14

1^st number: 3 3/14, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

45/14 - 6/4 is 12/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 4 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   45/14 = 45 × 2/14 × 2 = 90/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
   6/4 = 6 × 7/4 × 7 = 42/28
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/28 - 42/28 = 90 - 42/28 = 48/28
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
6. In mixed form: 15/7

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