Answers

Subtract 84/20 from 75/50

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 4 4/20

75/50 - 84/20 is -27/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 20 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   75/50 = 75 × 2/50 × 2 = 150/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   84/20 = 84 × 5/20 × 5 = 420/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/100 - 420/100 = 150 - 420/100 = -270/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/10

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