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Subtract 21/63 from 25/48

25/48 - 21/63 is 3/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   25/48 = 25 × 21/48 × 21 = 525/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   21/63 = 21 × 16/63 × 16 = 336/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/1008 - 336/1008 = 525 - 336/1008 = 189/1008
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/16

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