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Subtract 15/80 from 54/25

1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 15/80

54/25 - 15/80 is 789/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 80 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    54/25 = 54 × 16/25 × 16 = 864/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    15/80 = 15 × 5/80 × 5 = 75/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    864/400 - 75/400 = 864 - 75/400 = 789/400
  5. In mixed form: 1389/400

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