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Subtract 6/45 from 54/25

1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 6/45

54/25 - 6/45 is 152/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    54/25 = 54 × 9/25 × 9 = 486/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    6/45 = 6 × 5/45 × 5 = 30/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    486/225 - 30/225 = 486 - 30/225 = 456/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 152/75
  6. In mixed form: 22/75

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