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Subtract 9/80 from 84/50

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 9/80

84/50 - 9/80 is 627/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 80 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 80 × 5 = 400,
   9/80 = 9 × 5/80 × 5 = 45/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/400 - 45/400 = 672 - 45/400 = 627/400
5. In mixed form: 1227/400

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