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Subtract 25/48 from 49/18

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 25/48

49/18 - 25/48 is 317/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   49/18 = 49 × 8/18 × 8 = 392/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   25/48 = 25 × 3/48 × 3 = 75/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/144 - 75/144 = 392 - 75/144 = 317/144
5. In mixed form: 229/144

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