Answers

Subtract 48/90 from 63/25

1^st number: 2 13/25, 2^nd number: 48/90

63/25 - 48/90 is 149/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   63/25 = 63 × 18/25 × 18 = 1134/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   48/90 = 48 × 5/90 × 5 = 240/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1134/450 - 240/450 = 1134 - 240/450 = 894/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/75
6. In mixed form: 174/75

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