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Subtract 8/84 from 15/25

15/25 - 8/84 is 53/105.

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,
   15/25 = 15 × 84/25 × 84 = 1260/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   8/84 = 8 × 25/84 × 25 = 200/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/2100 - 200/2100 = 1260 - 200/2100 = 1060/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/105

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