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Subtract 7/24 from 25/2

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 7/24

25/2 - 7/24 is 293/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
   25/2 = 25 × 12/2 × 12 = 300/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   7/24 = 7 × 1/24 × 1 = 7/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/24 - 7/24 = 300 - 7/24 = 293/24
5. In mixed form: 125/24

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