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Subtract 50/35 from 2/84

1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 1 15/35

2/84 - 50/35 is -59/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    50/35 = 50 × 12/35 × 12 = 600/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/420 - 600/420 = 10 - 600/420 = -590/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/42

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