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Subtract 7/9 from 54/25

1^st number: 2 4/25, 2^nd number: 7/9

54/25 - 7/9 is 311/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 9 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 9 × 25 = 225,
   7/9 = 7 × 25/9 × 25 = 175/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   486/225 - 175/225 = 486 - 175/225 = 311/225
5. In mixed form: 186/225

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