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Subtract 40/48 from 42/25

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 40/48

42/25 - 40/48 is 127/150.

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,
   42/25 = 42 × 48/25 × 48 = 2016/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   40/48 = 40 × 25/48 × 25 = 1000/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/1200 - 1000/1200 = 2016 - 1000/1200 = 1016/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/150

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