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Subtract 8/75 from 25/21

1^st number: 1 4/21, 2^nd number: 8/75

25/21 - 8/75 is 569/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   25/21 = 25 × 25/21 × 25 = 625/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   8/75 = 8 × 7/75 × 7 = 56/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   625/525 - 56/525 = 625 - 56/525 = 569/525
5. In mixed form: 144/525

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