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Subtract 7/24 from 2/25

2/25 - 7/24 is -127/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
   2/25 = 2 × 24/25 × 24 = 48/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   7/24 = 7 × 25/24 × 25 = 175/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/600 - 175/600 = 48 - 175/600 = -127/600

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