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Subtract 8/14 from 45/63

45/63 - 8/14 is 1/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 14 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   45/63 = 45 × 2/63 × 2 = 90/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
   8/14 = 8 × 9/14 × 9 = 72/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/126 - 72/126 = 90 - 72/126 = 18/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7

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