Answers

Subtract 84/25 from 14/15

1^st number: 14/15, 2^nd number: 3 9/25

14/15 - 84/25 is -182/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   14/15 = 14 × 5/15 × 5 = 70/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   84/25 = 84 × 3/25 × 3 = 252/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/75 - 252/75 = 70 - 252/75 = -182/75

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