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Subtract 49/30 from 84/25

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 1 19/30

84/25 - 49/30 is 259/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   84/25 = 84 × 6/25 × 6 = 504/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   49/30 = 49 × 5/30 × 5 = 245/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/150 - 245/150 = 504 - 245/150 = 259/150
5. In mixed form: 1109/150

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