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Subtract 25/84 from 20/48

20/48 - 25/84 is 5/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 84 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   25/84 = 25 × 4/84 × 4 = 100/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/336 - 100/336 = 140 - 100/336 = 40/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/42

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