Answers

Subtract 84/50 from 30/10

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

30/10 - 84/50 is 33/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   30/10 = 30 × 5/10 × 5 = 150/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   84/50 = 84 × 1/50 × 1 = 84/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/50 - 84/50 = 150 - 84/50 = 66/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/25
6. In mixed form: 18/25

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