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Subtract 25/63 from 75/48

1^st number: 1 27/48, 2^nd number: 25/63

75/48 - 25/63 is 1175/1008.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   75/48 = 75 × 21/48 × 21 = 1575/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   25/63 = 25 × 16/63 × 16 = 400/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/1008 - 400/1008 = 1575 - 400/1008 = 1175/1008
5. In mixed form: 1167/1008

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