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Subtract 98/50 from 1/84

1^st number: 1/84, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

1/84 - 98/50 is -4091/2100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   1/84 = 1 × 25/84 × 25 = 25/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   98/50 = 98 × 42/50 × 42 = 4116/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/2100 - 4116/2100 = 25 - 4116/2100 = -4091/2100

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