Answers

Subtract 10/56 from 84/25

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 10/56

84/25 - 10/56 is 2227/700.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   84/25 = 84 × 56/25 × 56 = 4704/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   10/56 = 10 × 25/56 × 25 = 250/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4704/1400 - 250/1400 = 4704 - 250/1400 = 4454/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2227/700
6. In mixed form: 3127/700

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