Answers

Subtract 45/25 from 54/8

1^st number: 6 6/8, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

54/8 - 45/25 is 99/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   54/8 = 54 × 25/8 × 25 = 1350/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   45/25 = 45 × 8/25 × 8 = 360/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/200 - 360/200 = 1350 - 360/200 = 990/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/20
6. In mixed form: 419/20

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