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Subtract 25/56 from 4/84

4/84 - 25/56 is -67/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   4/84 = 4 × 2/84 × 2 = 8/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   25/56 = 25 × 3/56 × 3 = 75/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/168 - 75/168 = 8 - 75/168 = -67/168

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