Answers

Subtract 54/48 from 28/25

1^st number: 1 3/25, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

28/25 - 54/48 is -1/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
   28/25 = 28 × 48/25 × 48 = 1344/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   54/48 = 54 × 25/48 × 25 = 1350/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/1200 - 1350/1200 = 1344 - 1350/1200 = -6/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/200

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