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Subtract 2/75 from 5/84

5/84 - 2/75 is 23/700.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   5/84 = 5 × 25/84 × 25 = 125/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   2/75 = 2 × 28/75 × 28 = 56/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/2100 - 56/2100 = 125 - 56/2100 = 69/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/700

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