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Subtract 50/84 from 6/54

6/54 - 50/84 is -61/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   6/54 = 6 × 14/54 × 14 = 84/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   50/84 = 50 × 9/84 × 9 = 450/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/756 - 450/756 = 84 - 450/756 = -366/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/126

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