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Subtract 5/84 from 50/20

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 5/84

50/20 - 5/84 is 205/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
   50/20 = 50 × 21/20 × 21 = 1050/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   5/84 = 5 × 5/84 × 5 = 25/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/420 - 25/420 = 1050 - 25/420 = 1025/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/84
6. In mixed form: 237/84

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