Answers

Subtract 84/9 from 75/50

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 9 3/9

75/50 - 84/9 is -47/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   75/50 = 75 × 9/50 × 9 = 675/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
   84/9 = 84 × 50/9 × 50 = 4200/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/450 - 4200/450 = 675 - 4200/450 = -3525/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/6

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