Subtract 7/48 from 63/25, Solve 2 13/25

Subtract 7/48 from 63/25

1^st number: 2 13/25, 2^nd number: 7/48

63/25 - 7/48 is 2849/1200.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
63/25 = 63 × 48/25 × 48 = 3024/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
7/48 = 7 × 25/48 × 25 = 175/1200
Subtract the two like fractions:
3024/1200 - 175/1200 = 3024 - 175/1200 = 2849/1200
In mixed form: 2449/1200

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