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Subtract 30/50 from 84/18

1^st number: 4 12/18, 2^nd number: 30/50

84/18 - 30/50 is 61/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   84/18 = 84 × 25/18 × 25 = 2100/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/450 - 270/450 = 2100 - 270/450 = 1830/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/15
6. In mixed form: 41/15

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