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Subtract 45/50 from 54/25

1^st number: 2 4/25, 2^nd number: 45/50

54/25 - 45/50 is 63/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   54/25 = 54 × 2/25 × 2 = 108/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   45/50 = 45 × 1/50 × 1 = 45/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/50 - 45/50 = 108 - 45/50 = 63/50
5. In mixed form: 113/50

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