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Subtract 3/84 from 56/25

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 3/84

56/25 - 3/84 is 1543/700.

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,
   56/25 = 56 × 84/25 × 84 = 4704/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   3/84 = 3 × 25/84 × 25 = 75/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4704/2100 - 75/2100 = 4704 - 75/2100 = 4629/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1543/700
6. In mixed form: 2143/700

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