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Subtract 18/45 from 63/25

1^st number: 2 13/25, 2^nd number: 18/45

63/25 - 18/45 is 53/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   63/25 = 63 × 9/25 × 9 = 567/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   18/45 = 18 × 5/45 × 5 = 90/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/225 - 90/225 = 567 - 90/225 = 477/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/25
6. In mixed form: 23/25

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