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Subtract 5/90 from 54/25

1^st number: 2 4/25, 2^nd number: 5/90

54/25 - 5/90 is 947/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 90 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 90 × 5 = 450,
   5/90 = 5 × 5/90 × 5 = 25/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   972/450 - 25/450 = 972 - 25/450 = 947/450
5. In mixed form: 247/450

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