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Subtract 2/25 from 84/27

1^st number: 3 3/27, 2^nd number: 2/25

84/27 - 2/25 is 682/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   84/27 = 84 × 25/27 × 25 = 2100/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   2/25 = 2 × 27/25 × 27 = 54/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/675 - 54/675 = 2100 - 54/675 = 2046/675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 682/225
6. In mixed form: 37/225

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