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Subtract 14/25 from 84/4

1^st number: 21 0/4, 2^nd number: 14/25

84/4 - 14/25 is 511/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   84/4 = 84 × 25/4 × 25 = 2100/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   14/25 = 14 × 4/25 × 4 = 56/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/100 - 56/100 = 2100 - 56/100 = 2044/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 511/25
6. In mixed form: 2011/25

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