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Subtract 9/32 from 84/25

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 9/32

84/25 - 9/32 is 2463/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 32 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
   84/25 = 84 × 32/25 × 32 = 2688/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   9/32 = 9 × 25/32 × 25 = 225/800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2688/800 - 225/800 = 2688 - 225/800 = 2463/800
5. In mixed form: 363/800

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