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Subtract 54/25 from 40/15

1^st number: 2 10/15, 2^nd number: 2 4/25

40/15 - 54/25 is 38/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   40/15 = 40 × 5/15 × 5 = 200/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   54/25 = 54 × 3/25 × 3 = 162/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/75 - 162/75 = 200 - 162/75 = 38/75

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