Answers

Subtract 2/24 from 25/84

25/84 - 2/24 is 3/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   25/84 = 25 × 2/84 × 2 = 50/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/168 - 14/168 = 50 - 14/168 = 36/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14

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