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Subtract 45/5 from 63/75

1^st number: 63/75, 2^nd number: 9 0/5

63/75 - 45/5 is -204/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   63/75 = 63 × 1/75 × 1 = 63/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
   45/5 = 45 × 15/5 × 15 = 675/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/75 - 675/75 = 63 - 675/75 = -612/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -204/25

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