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Subtract 3/54 from 25/84

25/84 - 3/54 is 61/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   25/84 = 25 × 9/84 × 9 = 225/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   3/54 = 3 × 14/54 × 14 = 42/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/756 - 42/756 = 225 - 42/756 = 183/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/252

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