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Subtract 25/84 from 20/24

20/24 - 25/84 is 15/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   25/84 = 25 × 2/84 × 2 = 50/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/168 - 50/168 = 140 - 50/168 = 90/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/28

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