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Subtract 50/28 from 45/84

1^st number: 45/84, 2^nd number: 1 22/28

45/84 - 50/28 is -5/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   45/84 = 45 × 1/84 × 1 = 45/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/84 - 150/84 = 45 - 150/84 = -105/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4

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