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Subtract 21/25 from 49/27

1^st number: 1 22/27, 2^nd number: 21/25

49/27 - 21/25 is 658/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   49/27 = 49 × 25/27 × 25 = 1225/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   21/25 = 21 × 27/25 × 27 = 567/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/675 - 567/675 = 1225 - 567/675 = 658/675

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