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Subtract 7/45 from 25/8

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 7/45

25/8 - 7/45 is 1069/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   25/8 = 25 × 45/8 × 45 = 1125/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   7/45 = 7 × 8/45 × 8 = 56/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1125/360 - 56/360 = 1125 - 56/360 = 1069/360
5. In mixed form: 2349/360

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