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Subtract 54/25 from 1/30

1^st number: 1/30, 2^nd number: 2 4/25

1/30 - 54/25 is -319/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   1/30 = 1 × 5/30 × 5 = 5/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   54/25 = 54 × 6/25 × 6 = 324/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/150 - 324/150 = 5 - 324/150 = -319/150

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