Answers

Subtract 48/63 from 25/8

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 48/63

25/8 - 48/63 is 397/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   25/8 = 25 × 63/8 × 63 = 1575/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   48/63 = 48 × 8/63 × 8 = 384/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/504 - 384/504 = 1575 - 384/504 = 1191/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 397/168
6. In mixed form: 261/168

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