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Subtract 20/21 from 75/24

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 20/21

75/24 - 20/21 is 365/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 21 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   75/24 = 75 × 7/24 × 7 = 525/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   20/21 = 20 × 8/21 × 8 = 160/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/168 - 160/168 = 525 - 160/168 = 365/168
5. In mixed form: 229/168

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