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Subtract 9/25 from 56/84

56/84 - 9/25 is 23/75.

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,
    9/25 = 9 × 84/25 × 84 = 756/2100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1400/2100 - 756/2100 = 1400 - 756/2100 = 644/2100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/75

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