Answers

Subtract 50/15 from 4/84

1^st number: 4/84, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

4/84 - 50/15 is -23/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 15 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   4/84 = 4 × 5/84 × 5 = 20/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
   50/15 = 50 × 28/15 × 28 = 1400/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/420 - 1400/420 = 20 - 1400/420 = -1380/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/7

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