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Subtract 45/10 from 48/25

1^st number: 1 23/25, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

48/25 - 45/10 is -129/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   48/25 = 48 × 2/25 × 2 = 96/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   45/10 = 45 × 5/10 × 5 = 225/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/50 - 225/50 = 96 - 225/50 = -129/50

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