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Subtract 27/50 from 84/6

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 27/50

84/6 - 27/50 is 673/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   84/6 = 84 × 25/6 × 25 = 2100/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/150 - 81/150 = 2100 - 81/150 = 2019/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 673/50
6. In mixed form: 1323/50

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