Answers

Subtract 84/50 from 14/60

1^st number: 14/60, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

14/60 - 84/50 is -217/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   14/60 = 14 × 5/60 × 5 = 70/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   84/50 = 84 × 6/50 × 6 = 504/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/300 - 504/300 = 70 - 504/300 = -434/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -217/150

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