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Subtract 5/40 from 54/25

1^st number: 2 4/25, 2^nd number: 5/40

54/25 - 5/40 is 407/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   54/25 = 54 × 8/25 × 8 = 432/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   5/40 = 5 × 5/40 × 5 = 25/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/200 - 25/200 = 432 - 25/200 = 407/200
5. In mixed form: 27/200

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