Answers

Subtract 25/60 from 48/21

1^st number: 2 6/21, 2^nd number: 25/60

48/21 - 25/60 is 157/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   48/21 = 48 × 20/21 × 20 = 960/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   25/60 = 25 × 7/60 × 7 = 175/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/420 - 175/420 = 960 - 175/420 = 785/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/84
6. In mixed form: 173/84

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