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Subtract 49/80 from 84/25

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 49/80

84/25 - 49/80 is 1099/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   84/25 = 84 × 16/25 × 16 = 1344/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   49/80 = 49 × 5/80 × 5 = 245/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/400 - 245/400 = 1344 - 245/400 = 1099/400
5. In mixed form: 2299/400

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