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Subtract 49/27 from 12/25

1^st number: 12/25, 2^nd number: 1 22/27

12/25 - 49/27 is -901/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   12/25 = 12 × 27/25 × 27 = 324/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   49/27 = 49 × 25/27 × 25 = 1225/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/675 - 1225/675 = 324 - 1225/675 = -901/675

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