Answers

Subtract 56/72 from 54/25

1^st number: 2 4/25, 2^nd number: 56/72

54/25 - 56/72 is 311/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   54/25 = 54 × 72/25 × 72 = 3888/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   56/72 = 56 × 25/72 × 25 = 1400/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3888/1800 - 1400/1800 = 3888 - 1400/1800 = 2488/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/225
6. In mixed form: 186/225

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