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Subtract 9/48 from 25/21

1^st number: 1 4/21, 2^nd number: 9/48

25/21 - 9/48 is 337/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   25/21 = 25 × 16/21 × 16 = 400/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/336 - 63/336 = 400 - 63/336 = 337/336
5. In mixed form: 11/336

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