Answers

Subtract 5/50 from 90/84

1^st number: 1 6/84, 2^nd number: 5/50

90/84 - 5/50 is 34/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   90/84 = 90 × 25/84 × 25 = 2250/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   5/50 = 5 × 42/50 × 42 = 210/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2250/2100 - 210/2100 = 2250 - 210/2100 = 2040/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/35

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