Answers

Subtract 84/25 from 4/2

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 3 9/25

4/2 - 84/25 is -34/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
   4/2 = 4 × 25/2 × 25 = 100/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   84/25 = 84 × 2/25 × 2 = 168/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/50 - 168/50 = 100 - 168/50 = -68/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/25

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