Answers

Subtract 27/16 from 84/50

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

84/50 - 27/16 is -3/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   84/50 = 84 × 8/50 × 8 = 672/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   27/16 = 27 × 25/16 × 25 = 675/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/400 - 675/400 = 672 - 675/400 = -3/400

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