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Subtract 15/84 from 50/40

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 15/84

50/40 - 15/84 is 15/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 84 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   50/40 = 50 × 21/40 × 21 = 1050/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
   15/84 = 15 × 10/84 × 10 = 150/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/840 - 150/840 = 1050 - 150/840 = 900/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
6. In mixed form: 11/14

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