Answers

Subtract 80/84 from 75/25

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 80/84

75/25 - 80/84 is 43/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   75/25 = 75 × 84/25 × 84 = 6300/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   80/84 = 80 × 25/84 × 25 = 2000/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6300/2100 - 2000/2100 = 6300 - 2000/2100 = 4300/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/21
6. In mixed form: 21/21

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