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Subtract 8/45 from 32/25

1^st number: 1 7/25, 2^nd number: 8/45

32/25 - 8/45 is 248/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   32/25 = 32 × 9/25 × 9 = 288/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   8/45 = 8 × 5/45 × 5 = 40/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/225 - 40/225 = 288 - 40/225 = 248/225
5. In mixed form: 123/225

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