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Subtract 25/84 from 84/4

1^st number: 21 0/4, 2^nd number: 25/84

84/4 - 25/84 is 1739/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   84/4 = 84 × 21/4 × 21 = 1764/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   25/84 = 25 × 1/84 × 1 = 25/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/84 - 25/84 = 1764 - 25/84 = 1739/84
5. In mixed form: 2059/84

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