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Subtract 48/84 from 63/25

1^st number: 2 13/25, 2^nd number: 48/84

63/25 - 48/84 is 341/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   63/25 = 63 × 84/25 × 84 = 5292/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   48/84 = 48 × 25/84 × 25 = 1200/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5292/2100 - 1200/2100 = 5292 - 1200/2100 = 4092/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 341/175
6. In mixed form: 1166/175

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