Answers

Subtract 9/72 from 84/50

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 9/72

84/50 - 9/72 is 311/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   84/50 = 84 × 36/50 × 36 = 3024/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   9/72 = 9 × 25/72 × 25 = 225/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3024/1800 - 225/1800 = 3024 - 225/1800 = 2799/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/200
6. In mixed form: 1111/200

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