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Subtract 25/36 from 50/48

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 25/36

50/48 - 25/36 is 25/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   50/48 = 50 × 3/48 × 3 = 150/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   25/36 = 25 × 4/36 × 4 = 100/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/144 - 100/144 = 150 - 100/144 = 50/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/72

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