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Subtract 64/45 from 63/4

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 19/45

63/4 - 64/45 is 2579/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   63/4 = 63 × 45/4 × 45 = 2835/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   64/45 = 64 × 4/45 × 4 = 256/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/180 - 256/180 = 2835 - 256/180 = 2579/180
5. In mixed form: 1459/180

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