Answers

Subtract 2/84 from 54/25

1^st number: 2 4/25, 2^nd number: 2/84

54/25 - 2/84 is 2243/1050.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   54/25 = 54 × 84/25 × 84 = 4536/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   2/84 = 2 × 25/84 × 25 = 50/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4536/2100 - 50/2100 = 4536 - 50/2100 = 4486/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2243/1050
6. In mixed form: 2143/1050

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