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Subtract 25/48 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 25/48

8/6 - 25/48 is 13/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   8/6 = 8 × 8/6 × 8 = 64/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   25/48 = 25 × 1/48 × 1 = 25/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/48 - 25/48 = 64 - 25/48 = 39/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/16

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