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Subtract 18/25 from 63/45

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

63/45 - 18/25 is 17/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   63/45 = 63 × 5/45 × 5 = 315/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   18/25 = 18 × 9/25 × 9 = 162/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/225 - 162/225 = 315 - 162/225 = 153/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/25

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