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Subtract 10/63 from 45/18

1^st number: 2 9/18, 2^nd number: 10/63

45/18 - 10/63 is 295/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   45/18 = 45 × 7/18 × 7 = 315/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   10/63 = 10 × 2/63 × 2 = 20/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/126 - 20/126 = 315 - 20/126 = 295/126
5. In mixed form: 243/126

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