Answers

Subtract 20/36 from 84/50

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 20/36

84/50 - 20/36 is 253/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   84/50 = 84 × 18/50 × 18 = 1512/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/900 - 500/900 = 1512 - 500/900 = 1012/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/225
6. In mixed form: 128/225

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