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Subtract 4/84 from 28/25

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 4/84

28/25 - 4/84 is 563/525.

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,
    28/25 = 28 × 84/25 × 84 = 2352/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    4/84 = 4 × 25/84 × 25 = 100/2100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2352/2100 - 100/2100 = 2352 - 100/2100 = 2252/2100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 563/525
  6. In mixed form: 138/525

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