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Subtract 21/49 from 25/48

25/48 - 21/49 is 31/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   25/48 = 25 × 49/48 × 49 = 1225/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   21/49 = 21 × 48/49 × 48 = 1008/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/2352 - 1008/2352 = 1225 - 1008/2352 = 217/2352
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/336

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