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Subtract 25/84 from 84/28

1^st number: 3 0/28, 2^nd number: 25/84

84/28 - 25/84 is 227/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   84/28 = 84 × 3/28 × 3 = 252/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   25/84 = 25 × 1/84 × 1 = 25/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/84 - 25/84 = 252 - 25/84 = 227/84
5. In mixed form: 259/84

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