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Subtract 4/35 from 48/25

1^st number: 1 23/25, 2^nd number: 4/35

48/25 - 4/35 is 316/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   48/25 = 48 × 7/25 × 7 = 336/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   4/35 = 4 × 5/35 × 5 = 20/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/175 - 20/175 = 336 - 20/175 = 316/175
5. In mixed form: 1141/175

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