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Subtract 6/50 from 84/90

84/90 - 6/50 is 61/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   84/90 = 84 × 5/90 × 5 = 420/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   6/50 = 6 × 9/50 × 9 = 54/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/450 - 54/450 = 420 - 54/450 = 366/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/75

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