Answers

Subtract 50/24 from 20/84

1^st number: 20/84, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

20/84 - 50/24 is -155/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   20/84 = 20 × 2/84 × 2 = 40/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/168 - 350/168 = 40 - 350/168 = -310/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/84

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