Answers

Subtract 84/50 from 1/36

1^st number: 1/36, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

1/36 - 84/50 is -1487/900.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   1/36 = 1 × 25/36 × 25 = 25/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   84/50 = 84 × 18/50 × 18 = 1512/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/900 - 1512/900 = 25 - 1512/900 = -1487/900

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