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Subtract 2/72 from 25/8

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 2/72

25/8 - 2/72 is 223/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   25/8 = 25 × 9/8 × 9 = 225/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/72 - 2/72 = 225 - 2/72 = 223/72
5. In mixed form: 37/72

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