Answers

Subtract 50/21 from 2/84

1^st number: 2/84, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

2/84 - 50/21 is -33/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 21 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   50/21 = 50 × 4/21 × 4 = 200/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/84 - 200/84 = 2 - 200/84 = -198/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/14

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