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Subtract 1/63 from 45/4

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 1/63

45/4 - 1/63 is 2831/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   45/4 = 45 × 63/4 × 63 = 2835/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   1/63 = 1 × 4/63 × 4 = 4/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/252 - 4/252 = 2835 - 4/252 = 2831/252
5. In mixed form: 1159/252

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