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Subtract 48/54 from 72/25

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 48/54

72/25 - 48/54 is 448/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   72/25 = 72 × 54/25 × 54 = 3888/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   48/54 = 48 × 25/54 × 25 = 1200/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3888/1350 - 1200/1350 = 3888 - 1200/1350 = 2688/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 448/225
6. In mixed form: 1223/225

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