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Subtract 8/84 from 3/75

3/75 - 8/84 is -29/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   3/75 = 3 × 28/75 × 28 = 84/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   8/84 = 8 × 25/84 × 25 = 200/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/2100 - 200/2100 = 84 - 200/2100 = -116/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/525

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