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Subtract 24/75 from 25/3

1^st number: 8 1/3, 2^nd number: 24/75

25/3 - 24/75 is 601/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
   25/3 = 25 × 25/3 × 25 = 625/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   24/75 = 24 × 1/75 × 1 = 24/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   625/75 - 24/75 = 625 - 24/75 = 601/75
5. In mixed form: 81/75

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