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Subtract 27/25 from 45/10

1^st number: 4 5/10, 2^nd number: 1 2/25

45/10 - 27/25 is 171/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 25 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   45/10 = 45 × 5/10 × 5 = 225/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   27/25 = 27 × 2/25 × 2 = 54/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/50 - 54/50 = 225 - 54/50 = 171/50
5. In mixed form: 321/50

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