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Subtract 4/84 from 2/25

2/25 - 4/84 is 17/525.

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,
   2/25 = 2 × 84/25 × 84 = 168/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   4/84 = 4 × 25/84 × 25 = 100/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/2100 - 100/2100 = 168 - 100/2100 = 68/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/525

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