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Subtract 16/84 from 3/50

3/50 - 16/84 is -137/1050.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   3/50 = 3 × 42/50 × 42 = 126/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   16/84 = 16 × 25/84 × 25 = 400/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/2100 - 400/2100 = 126 - 400/2100 = -274/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/1050

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