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Subtract 80/9 from 54/25

1^st number: 2 4/25, 2^nd number: 8 8/9

54/25 - 80/9 is -1514/225.

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,
   80/9 = 80 × 25/9 × 25 = 2000/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   486/225 - 2000/225 = 486 - 2000/225 = -1514/225

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