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Subtract 45/25 from 45/16

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

45/16 - 45/25 is 81/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 25 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   45/16 = 45 × 25/16 × 25 = 1125/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   45/25 = 45 × 16/25 × 16 = 720/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1125/400 - 720/400 = 1125 - 720/400 = 405/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/80
6. In mixed form: 11/80

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