Answers

Subtract 54/25 from 56/84

1^st number: 56/84, 2^nd number: 2 4/25

56/84 - 54/25 is -112/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   56/84 = 56 × 25/84 × 25 = 1400/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   54/25 = 54 × 84/25 × 84 = 4536/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/2100 - 4536/2100 = 1400 - 4536/2100 = -3136/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -112/75

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