Answers

Subtract 45/25 from 54/6

1^st number: 9 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

54/6 - 45/25 is 36/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   54/6 = 54 × 25/6 × 25 = 1350/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   45/25 = 45 × 6/25 × 6 = 270/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/150 - 270/150 = 1350 - 270/150 = 1080/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
6. In mixed form: 71/5

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