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Subtract 5/90 from 64/25

1^st number: 2 14/25, 2^nd number: 5/90

64/25 - 5/90 is 1127/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   64/25 = 64 × 18/25 × 18 = 1152/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   5/90 = 5 × 5/90 × 5 = 25/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1152/450 - 25/450 = 1152 - 25/450 = 1127/450
5. In mixed form: 2227/450

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