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Subtract 5/84 from 50/5

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 5/84

50/5 - 5/84 is 835/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   50/5 = 50 × 84/5 × 84 = 4200/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   5/84 = 5 × 5/84 × 5 = 25/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4200/420 - 25/420 = 4200 - 25/420 = 4175/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 835/84
6. In mixed form: 979/84

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