Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 6/84

1^st number: 6/84, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

6/84 - 50/25 is -27/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   6/84 = 6 × 25/84 × 25 = 150/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   50/25 = 50 × 84/25 × 84 = 4200/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/2100 - 4200/2100 = 150 - 4200/2100 = -4050/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/14

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