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Subtract 48/35 from 25/45

1^st number: 25/45, 2^nd number: 1 13/35

25/45 - 48/35 is -257/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   25/45 = 25 × 7/45 × 7 = 175/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   48/35 = 48 × 9/35 × 9 = 432/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/315 - 432/315 = 175 - 432/315 = -257/315

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