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Subtract 6/12 from 63/45

1^st number: 1 18/45, 2^nd number: 6/12

63/45 - 6/12 is 9/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 12 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 12 × 15 = 180,
   6/12 = 6 × 15/12 × 15 = 90/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/180 - 90/180 = 252 - 90/180 = 162/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/10

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