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Subtract 24/49 from 81/25

1^st number: 3 6/25, 2^nd number: 24/49

81/25 - 24/49 is 3369/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
   81/25 = 81 × 49/25 × 49 = 3969/1225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
   24/49 = 24 × 25/49 × 25 = 600/1225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/1225 - 600/1225 = 3969 - 600/1225 = 3369/1225
5. In mixed form: 2919/1225

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