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Subtract 14/63 from 9/45

9/45 - 14/63 is -1/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   9/45 = 9 × 7/45 × 7 = 63/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   14/63 = 14 × 5/63 × 5 = 70/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/315 - 70/315 = 63 - 70/315 = -7/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/45

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