Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 2/84

1^st number: 2/84, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

2/84 - 50/25 is -83/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   2/84 = 2 × 25/84 × 25 = 50/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   50/25 = 50 × 84/25 × 84 = 4200/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/2100 - 4200/2100 = 50 - 4200/2100 = -4150/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/42

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