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Subtract 50/84 from 2/15

2/15 - 50/84 is -97/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
   2/15 = 2 × 28/15 × 28 = 56/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/420 - 250/420 = 56 - 250/420 = -194/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/210

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