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Subtract 21/84 from 21/25

21/25 - 21/84 is 59/100.

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,
   21/25 = 21 × 84/25 × 84 = 1764/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   21/84 = 21 × 25/84 × 25 = 525/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/2100 - 525/2100 = 1764 - 525/2100 = 1239/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/100

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