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Subtract 15/84 from 50/75

50/75 - 15/84 is 41/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   50/75 = 50 × 28/75 × 28 = 1400/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/2100 - 375/2100 = 1400 - 375/2100 = 1025/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/84

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