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Subtract 45/54 from 6/63

6/63 - 45/54 is -31/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 54 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
   6/63 = 6 × 6/63 × 6 = 36/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   45/54 = 45 × 7/54 × 7 = 315/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/378 - 315/378 = 36 - 315/378 = -279/378
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/42

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