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Subtract 7/45 from 63/75

63/75 - 7/45 is 154/225.

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,
   7/45 = 7 × 5/45 × 5 = 35/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/225 - 35/225 = 189 - 35/225 = 154/225

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