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Subtract 84/50 from 3/4

1^st number: 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

3/4 - 84/50 is -93/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   3/4 = 3 × 25/4 × 25 = 75/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   84/50 = 84 × 2/50 × 2 = 168/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/100 - 168/100 = 75 - 168/100 = -93/100

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