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Subtract 9/54 from 90/25

1^st number: 3 15/25, 2^nd number: 9/54

90/25 - 9/54 is 103/30.

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,
   90/25 = 90 × 54/25 × 54 = 4860/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   9/54 = 9 × 25/54 × 25 = 225/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4860/1350 - 225/1350 = 4860 - 225/1350 = 4635/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/30
6. In mixed form: 313/30

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