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Subtract 6/50 from 72/84

72/84 - 6/50 is 129/175.

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,
   72/84 = 72 × 25/84 × 25 = 1800/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   6/50 = 6 × 42/50 × 42 = 252/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1800/2100 - 252/2100 = 1800 - 252/2100 = 1548/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 129/175

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