Answers

Subtract 8/12 from 84/25

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 8/12

84/25 - 8/12 is 202/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   84/25 = 84 × 12/25 × 12 = 1008/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/300 - 200/300 = 1008 - 200/300 = 808/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 202/75
6. In mixed form: 252/75

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