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Subtract 42/3 from 25/84

1^st number: 25/84, 2^nd number: 14 0/3

25/84 - 42/3 is -1151/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 3 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   25/84 = 25 × 1/84 × 1 = 25/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   42/3 = 42 × 28/3 × 28 = 1176/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/84 - 1176/84 = 25 - 1176/84 = -1151/84

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