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Subtract 14/72 from 75/24

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 14/72

75/24 - 14/72 is 211/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   75/24 = 75 × 3/24 × 3 = 225/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/72 - 14/72 = 225 - 14/72 = 211/72
5. In mixed form: 267/72

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