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Subtract 84/25 from 5/50

1^st number: 5/50, 2^nd number: 3 9/25

5/50 - 84/25 is -163/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   5/50 = 5 × 1/50 × 1 = 5/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   84/25 = 84 × 2/25 × 2 = 168/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/50 - 168/50 = 5 - 168/50 = -163/50

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