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Subtract 49/24 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

25/9 - 49/24 is 53/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   25/9 = 25 × 8/9 × 8 = 200/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   49/24 = 49 × 3/24 × 3 = 147/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/72 - 147/72 = 200 - 147/72 = 53/72

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