Answers

Subtract 84/35 from 5/50

1^st number: 5/50, 2^nd number: 2 14/35

5/50 - 84/35 is -23/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   84/35 = 84 × 10/35 × 10 = 840/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/350 - 840/350 = 35 - 840/350 = -805/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/10

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