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Subtract 20/84 from 50/6

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 20/84

50/6 - 20/84 is 170/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   50/6 = 50 × 14/6 × 14 = 700/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   20/84 = 20 × 1/84 × 1 = 20/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/84 - 20/84 = 700 - 20/84 = 680/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 170/21
6. In mixed form: 82/21

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