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Subtract 3/84 from 6/75

6/75 - 3/84 is 31/700.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   6/75 = 6 × 28/75 × 28 = 168/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   3/84 = 3 × 25/84 × 25 = 75/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/2100 - 75/2100 = 168 - 75/2100 = 93/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/700

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