Answers

Subtract 3/84 from 50/45

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 3/84

50/45 - 3/84 is 271/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   50/45 = 50 × 28/45 × 28 = 1400/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   3/84 = 3 × 15/84 × 15 = 45/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/1260 - 45/1260 = 1400 - 45/1260 = 1355/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 271/252
6. In mixed form: 119/252

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