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Subtract 7/27 from 25/24

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 7/27

25/24 - 7/27 is 169/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   25/24 = 25 × 9/24 × 9 = 225/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   7/27 = 7 × 8/27 × 8 = 56/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/216 - 56/216 = 225 - 56/216 = 169/216

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