Answers

Subtract 50/40 from 2/84

1^st number: 2/84, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

2/84 - 50/40 is -103/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
   2/84 = 2 × 10/84 × 10 = 20/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   50/40 = 50 × 21/40 × 21 = 1050/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/840 - 1050/840 = 20 - 1050/840 = -1030/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/84

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