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Subtract 24/84 from 72/25

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 24/84

72/25 - 24/84 is 454/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   72/25 = 72 × 84/25 × 84 = 6048/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   24/84 = 24 × 25/84 × 25 = 600/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6048/2100 - 600/2100 = 6048 - 600/2100 = 5448/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 454/175
6. In mixed form: 2104/175

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