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Subtract 5/84 from 10/50

10/50 - 5/84 is 59/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   10/50 = 10 × 42/50 × 42 = 420/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   5/84 = 5 × 25/84 × 25 = 125/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/2100 - 125/2100 = 420 - 125/2100 = 295/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/420

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