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Subtract 14/18 from 45/42

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 14/18

45/42 - 14/18 is 37/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 18 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   45/42 = 45 × 3/42 × 3 = 135/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   14/18 = 14 × 7/18 × 7 = 98/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/126 - 98/126 = 135 - 98/126 = 37/126

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