Answers

Subtract 40/18 from 54/25

1^st number: 2 4/25, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

54/25 - 40/18 is -14/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   54/25 = 54 × 18/25 × 18 = 972/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   40/18 = 40 × 25/18 × 25 = 1000/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   972/450 - 1000/450 = 972 - 1000/450 = -28/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/225

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