Answers

Subtract 50/84 from 6/15

6/15 - 50/84 is -41/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
   6/15 = 6 × 28/15 × 28 = 168/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/420 - 250/420 = 168 - 250/420 = -82/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/210

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