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Subtract 1/4 from 63/45

1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 1/4

63/45 - 1/4 is 23/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    63/45 = 63 × 4/45 × 4 = 252/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    1/4 = 1 × 45/4 × 45 = 45/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/180 - 45/180 = 252 - 45/180 = 207/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/20
  6. In mixed form: 13/20

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