Answers

Subtract 2/50 from 84/72

1^st number: 1 12/72, 2^nd number: 2/50

84/72 - 2/50 is 169/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   84/72 = 84 × 25/72 × 25 = 2100/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   2/50 = 2 × 36/50 × 36 = 72/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/1800 - 72/1800 = 2100 - 72/1800 = 2028/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/150
6. In mixed form: 119/150

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