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Subtract 84/25 from 5/30

1^st number: 5/30, 2^nd number: 3 9/25

5/30 - 84/25 is -479/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   84/25 = 84 × 6/25 × 6 = 504/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/150 - 504/150 = 25 - 504/150 = -479/150

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