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Subtract 8/49 from 27/25

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 8/49

27/25 - 8/49 is 1123/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
   27/25 = 27 × 49/25 × 49 = 1323/1225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
   8/49 = 8 × 25/49 × 25 = 200/1225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/1225 - 200/1225 = 1323 - 200/1225 = 1123/1225

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