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Subtract 24/72 from 72/25

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 24/72

72/25 - 24/72 is 191/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   72/25 = 72 × 72/25 × 72 = 5184/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   24/72 = 24 × 25/72 × 25 = 600/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5184/1800 - 600/1800 = 5184 - 600/1800 = 4584/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/75
6. In mixed form: 241/75

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