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Subtract 7/27 from 84/25

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 7/27

84/25 - 7/27 is 2093/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   84/25 = 84 × 27/25 × 27 = 2268/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   7/27 = 7 × 25/27 × 25 = 175/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/675 - 175/675 = 2268 - 175/675 = 2093/675
5. In mixed form: 368/675

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