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Subtract 2/50 from 84/48

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 2/50

84/48 - 2/50 is 171/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   84/48 = 84 × 25/48 × 25 = 2100/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   2/50 = 2 × 24/50 × 24 = 48/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/1200 - 48/1200 = 2100 - 48/1200 = 2052/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/100
6. In mixed form: 171/100

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