Answers

Subtract 2/50 from 84/60

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 2/50

84/60 - 2/50 is 34/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   84/60 = 84 × 5/60 × 5 = 420/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   2/50 = 2 × 6/50 × 6 = 12/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/300 - 12/300 = 420 - 12/300 = 408/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/25
6. In mixed form: 19/25

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