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Subtract 14/50 from 84/35

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 14/50

84/35 - 14/50 is 53/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   84/35 = 84 × 10/35 × 10 = 840/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/350 - 98/350 = 840 - 98/350 = 742/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/25
6. In mixed form: 23/25

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