Answers

Subtract 27/3 from 84/50

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 9 0/3

84/50 - 27/3 is -183/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 3 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   84/50 = 84 × 3/50 × 3 = 252/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
   27/3 = 27 × 50/3 × 50 = 1350/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/150 - 1350/150 = 252 - 1350/150 = -1098/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -183/25

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