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Subtract 25/45 from 14/5

1^st number: 2 4/5, 2^nd number: 25/45

14/5 - 25/45 is 101/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   14/5 = 14 × 9/5 × 9 = 126/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   25/45 = 25 × 1/45 × 1 = 25/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/45 - 25/45 = 126 - 25/45 = 101/45
5. In mixed form: 211/45

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