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Subtract 14/50 from 54/84

54/84 - 14/50 is 127/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   54/84 = 54 × 25/84 × 25 = 1350/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   14/50 = 14 × 42/50 × 42 = 588/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/2100 - 588/2100 = 1350 - 588/2100 = 762/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/350

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