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Subtract 63/84 from 50/2

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 63/84

50/2 - 63/84 is 97/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   50/2 = 50 × 42/2 × 42 = 2100/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   63/84 = 63 × 1/84 × 1 = 63/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/84 - 63/84 = 2100 - 63/84 = 2037/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/4
6. In mixed form: 241/4

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