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Subtract 63/90 from 60/75

60/75 - 63/90 is 1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   60/75 = 60 × 6/75 × 6 = 360/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   63/90 = 63 × 5/90 × 5 = 315/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/450 - 315/450 = 360 - 315/450 = 45/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/10

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