Answers

Subtract 4/50 from 84/64

1^st number: 1 20/64, 2^nd number: 4/50

84/64 - 4/50 is 493/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
   84/64 = 84 × 25/64 × 25 = 2100/1600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
   4/50 = 4 × 32/50 × 32 = 128/1600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/1600 - 128/1600 = 2100 - 128/1600 = 1972/1600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 493/400
6. In mixed form: 193/400

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