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Subtract 32/54 from 45/25

1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 32/54

45/25 - 32/54 is 163/135.

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,
    45/25 = 45 × 54/25 × 54 = 2430/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    32/54 = 32 × 25/54 × 25 = 800/1350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2430/1350 - 800/1350 = 2430 - 800/1350 = 1630/1350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/135
  6. In mixed form: 128/135

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