Answers

Subtract 30/50 from 84/36

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 30/50

84/36 - 30/50 is 26/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   84/36 = 84 × 25/36 × 25 = 2100/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   30/50 = 30 × 18/50 × 18 = 540/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/900 - 540/900 = 2100 - 540/900 = 1560/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/15
6. In mixed form: 111/15

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