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Subtract 84/48 from 20/50

1^st number: 20/50, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

20/50 - 84/48 is -27/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   20/50 = 20 × 24/50 × 24 = 480/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   84/48 = 84 × 25/48 × 25 = 2100/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/1200 - 2100/1200 = 480 - 2100/1200 = -1620/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/20

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