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Subtract 40/45 from 63/75

63/75 - 40/45 is -11/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   63/75 = 63 × 3/75 × 3 = 189/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   40/45 = 40 × 5/45 × 5 = 200/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/225 - 200/225 = 189 - 200/225 = -11/225

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