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Subtract 21/8 from 1/8

1^st number: 1/8, 2^nd number: 2 5/8

1/8 - 21/8 is -5/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   1/8 - 21/8 = 1 - 21/8 = -20/8
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2

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