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Subtract 18/50 from 96/84

1^st number: 1 12/84, 2^nd number: 18/50

96/84 - 18/50 is 137/175.

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,
   96/84 = 96 × 25/84 × 25 = 2400/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   18/50 = 18 × 42/50 × 42 = 756/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2400/2100 - 756/2100 = 2400 - 756/2100 = 1644/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/175

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