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Subtract 21/84 from 25/24

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 21/84

25/24 - 21/84 is 19/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   21/84 = 21 × 2/84 × 2 = 42/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/168 - 42/168 = 175 - 42/168 = 133/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/24

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