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Subtract 27/40 from 48/25

1^st number: 1 23/25, 2^nd number: 27/40

48/25 - 27/40 is 249/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   48/25 = 48 × 8/25 × 8 = 384/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   27/40 = 27 × 5/40 × 5 = 135/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/200 - 135/200 = 384 - 135/200 = 249/200
5. In mixed form: 149/200

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