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Subtract 8/6 from 84/25

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

84/25 - 8/6 is 152/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
   8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/150 - 200/150 = 504 - 200/150 = 304/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 152/75
6. In mixed form: 22/75

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