Answers

Subtract 90/84 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 6/84

50/10 - 90/84 is 55/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
   50/10 = 50 × 42/10 × 42 = 2100/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   90/84 = 90 × 5/84 × 5 = 450/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/420 - 450/420 = 2100 - 450/420 = 1650/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/14
6. In mixed form: 313/14

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