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Subtract 2/25 from 48/24

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 2/25

48/24 - 2/25 is 48/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   48/24 = 48 × 25/24 × 25 = 1200/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
   2/25 = 2 × 24/25 × 24 = 48/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/600 - 48/600 = 1200 - 48/600 = 1152/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/25
6. In mixed form: 123/25

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