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Subtract 6/84 from 25/56

25/56 - 6/84 is 3/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   25/56 = 25 × 3/56 × 3 = 75/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/168 - 12/168 = 75 - 12/168 = 63/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8

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