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Subtract 4/25 from 84/12

1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 4/25

84/12 - 4/25 is 171/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    84/12 = 84 × 25/12 × 25 = 2100/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    4/25 = 4 × 12/25 × 12 = 48/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2100/300 - 48/300 = 2100 - 48/300 = 2052/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/25
  6. In mixed form: 621/25

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