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Subtract 5/84 from 50/24

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 5/84

50/24 - 5/84 is 85/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/168 - 10/168 = 350 - 10/168 = 340/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/42
6. In mixed form: 21/42

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