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Subtract 14/24 from 25/7

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 14/24

25/7 - 14/24 is 251/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   25/7 = 25 × 24/7 × 24 = 600/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/168 - 98/168 = 600 - 98/168 = 502/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/84
6. In mixed form: 283/84

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