Answers

Subtract 54/45 from 63/15

1^st number: 4 3/15, 2^nd number: 1 9/45

63/15 - 54/45 is 3/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   63/15 = 63 × 3/15 × 3 = 189/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   54/45 = 54 × 1/45 × 1 = 54/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/45 - 54/45 = 189 - 54/45 = 135/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1

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