Answers

Subtract 48/50 from 35/84

35/84 - 48/50 is -163/300.

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,
   35/84 = 35 × 25/84 × 25 = 875/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   48/50 = 48 × 42/50 × 42 = 2016/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/2100 - 2016/2100 = 875 - 2016/2100 = -1141/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/300

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