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Subtract 50/84 from 2/6

2/6 - 50/84 is -11/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   2/6 = 2 × 14/6 × 14 = 28/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   50/84 = 50 × 1/84 × 1 = 50/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/84 - 50/84 = 28 - 50/84 = -22/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/42

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