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Subtract 5/30 from 54/25

1^st number: 2 4/25, 2^nd number: 5/30

54/25 - 5/30 is 299/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   54/25 = 54 × 6/25 × 6 = 324/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/150 - 25/150 = 324 - 25/150 = 299/150
5. In mixed form: 1149/150

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