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Subtract 14/45 from 75/42

1^st number: 1 33/42, 2^nd number: 14/45

75/42 - 14/45 is 929/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   75/42 = 75 × 15/42 × 15 = 1125/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   14/45 = 14 × 14/45 × 14 = 196/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1125/630 - 196/630 = 1125 - 196/630 = 929/630
5. In mixed form: 1299/630

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