Answers

Subtract 9/63 from 45/30

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 9/63

45/30 - 9/63 is 19/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
   45/30 = 45 × 21/30 × 21 = 945/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
   9/63 = 9 × 10/63 × 10 = 90/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/630 - 90/630 = 945 - 90/630 = 855/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/14
6. In mixed form: 15/14

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