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Subtract 6/25 from 6/21

6/21 - 6/25 is 8/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 25 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   6/21 = 6 × 25/21 × 25 = 150/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
   6/25 = 6 × 21/25 × 21 = 126/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/525 - 126/525 = 150 - 126/525 = 24/525
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/175

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