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Subtract 25/27 from 63/48

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 25/27

63/48 - 25/27 is 167/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   63/48 = 63 × 9/48 × 9 = 567/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   25/27 = 25 × 16/27 × 16 = 400/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/432 - 400/432 = 567 - 400/432 = 167/432

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