Answers

Subtract 45/18 from 96/25

1^st number: 3 21/25, 2^nd number: 2 9/18

96/25 - 45/18 is 67/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   96/25 = 96 × 18/25 × 18 = 1728/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   45/18 = 45 × 25/18 × 25 = 1125/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1728/450 - 1125/450 = 1728 - 1125/450 = 603/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/50
6. In mixed form: 117/50

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