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Subtract 49/10 from 84/50

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 4 9/10

84/50 - 49/10 is -161/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   84/50 = 84 × 1/50 × 1 = 84/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   49/10 = 49 × 5/10 × 5 = 245/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/50 - 245/50 = 84 - 245/50 = -161/50

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