Answers

Subtract 50/84 from 2/9

2/9 - 50/84 is -47/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   2/9 = 2 × 28/9 × 28 = 56/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   50/84 = 50 × 3/84 × 3 = 150/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/252 - 150/252 = 56 - 150/252 = -94/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/126

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