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Subtract 80/54 from 30/25

1^st number: 1 5/25, 2^nd number: 1 26/54

30/25 - 80/54 is -38/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   30/25 = 30 × 54/25 × 54 = 1620/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   80/54 = 80 × 25/54 × 25 = 2000/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/1350 - 2000/1350 = 1620 - 2000/1350 = -380/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/135

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