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Subtract 24/25 from 5/72

5/72 - 24/25 is -1603/1800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   5/72 = 5 × 25/72 × 25 = 125/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   24/25 = 24 × 72/25 × 72 = 1728/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/1800 - 1728/1800 = 125 - 1728/1800 = -1603/1800

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