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Subtract 2/96 from 25/21

1^st number: 1 4/21, 2^nd number: 2/96

25/21 - 2/96 is 131/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   25/21 = 25 × 32/21 × 32 = 800/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/672 - 14/672 = 800 - 14/672 = 786/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/112
6. In mixed form: 119/112

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