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Subtract 25/90 from 84/3

1^st number: 28 0/3, 2^nd number: 25/90

84/3 - 25/90 is 499/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
   84/3 = 84 × 30/3 × 30 = 2520/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   25/90 = 25 × 1/90 × 1 = 25/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/90 - 25/90 = 2520 - 25/90 = 2495/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 499/18
6. In mixed form: 2713/18

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