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Subtract 2/48 from 25/63

25/63 - 2/48 is 179/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   25/63 = 25 × 16/63 × 16 = 400/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   2/48 = 2 × 21/48 × 21 = 42/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/1008 - 42/1008 = 400 - 42/1008 = 358/1008
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/504

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