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Subtract 45/25 from 54/14

1^st number: 3 12/14, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

54/14 - 45/25 is 72/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   54/14 = 54 × 25/14 × 25 = 1350/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/350 - 630/350 = 1350 - 630/350 = 720/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/35
6. In mixed form: 22/35

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