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Subtract 10/25 from 14/84

14/84 - 10/25 is -7/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   14/84 = 14 × 25/84 × 25 = 350/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   10/25 = 10 × 84/25 × 84 = 840/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/2100 - 840/2100 = 350 - 840/2100 = -490/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/30

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