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Subtract 25/24 from 24/27

1^st number: 24/27, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

24/27 - 25/24 is -11/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   24/27 = 24 × 8/27 × 8 = 192/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   25/24 = 25 × 9/24 × 9 = 225/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/216 - 225/216 = 192 - 225/216 = -33/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/72

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