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Subtract 14/45 from 60/25

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 14/45

60/25 - 14/45 is 94/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   60/25 = 60 × 9/25 × 9 = 540/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   14/45 = 14 × 5/45 × 5 = 70/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/225 - 70/225 = 540 - 70/225 = 470/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/45
6. In mixed form: 24/45

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