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Subtract 84/9 from 72/3

1^st number: 24 0/3, 2^nd number: 9 3/9

72/3 - 84/9 is 44/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
   72/3 = 72 × 3/3 × 3 = 216/9
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
   84/9 = 84 × 1/9 × 1 = 84/9
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/9 - 84/9 = 216 - 84/9 = 132/9
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/3
6. In mixed form: 142/3

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