Answers

Subtract 28/25 from 6/84

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

6/84 - 28/25 is -367/350.

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,
   6/84 = 6 × 25/84 × 25 = 150/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   28/25 = 28 × 84/25 × 84 = 2352/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/2100 - 2352/2100 = 150 - 2352/2100 = -2202/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -367/350

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