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Subtract 8/84 from 25/14

1^st number: 1 11/14, 2^nd number: 8/84

25/14 - 8/84 is 71/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   25/14 = 25 × 6/14 × 6 = 150/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   8/84 = 8 × 1/84 × 1 = 8/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/84 - 8/84 = 150 - 8/84 = 142/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/42
6. In mixed form: 129/42

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