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Subtract 25/9 from 21/96

1^st number: 21/96, 2^nd number: 2 7/9

21/96 - 25/9 is -737/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 9 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   21/96 = 21 × 3/96 × 3 = 63/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   25/9 = 25 × 32/9 × 32 = 800/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/288 - 800/288 = 63 - 800/288 = -737/288

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