Answers

Subtract 45/25 from 54/30

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

54/30 - 45/25 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   54/30 = 54 × 5/30 × 5 = 270/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   45/25 = 45 × 6/25 × 6 = 270/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/150 - 270/150 = 270 - 270/150 = 0/150
5. The answer is 0

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