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Subtract 84/50 from 84/24

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

84/24 - 84/50 is 91/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   84/24 = 84 × 25/24 × 25 = 2100/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   84/50 = 84 × 12/50 × 12 = 1008/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/600 - 1008/600 = 2100 - 1008/600 = 1092/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/50
6. In mixed form: 141/50

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