Answers

Subtract 6/84 from 50/45

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 6/84

50/45 - 6/84 is 131/126.

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,
   6/84 = 6 × 15/84 × 15 = 90/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/1260 - 90/1260 = 1400 - 90/1260 = 1310/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/126
6. In mixed form: 15/126

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