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Subtract 2/50 from 3/84

3/84 - 2/50 is -3/700.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   3/84 = 3 × 25/84 × 25 = 75/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   2/50 = 2 × 42/50 × 42 = 84/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/2100 - 84/2100 = 75 - 84/2100 = -9/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/700

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