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Subtract 1/63 from 5/45

5/45 - 1/63 is 2/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   1/63 = 1 × 5/63 × 5 = 5/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/315 - 5/315 = 35 - 5/315 = 30/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21

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