Answers

Subtract 32/54 from 81/25

1^st number: 3 6/25, 2^nd number: 32/54

81/25 - 32/54 is 1787/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   81/25 = 81 × 54/25 × 54 = 4374/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   32/54 = 32 × 25/54 × 25 = 800/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4374/1350 - 800/1350 = 4374 - 800/1350 = 3574/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1787/675
6. In mixed form: 2437/675

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