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Subtract 8/21 from 2/50

2/50 - 8/21 is -179/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 21 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   2/50 = 2 × 21/50 × 21 = 42/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
   8/21 = 8 × 50/21 × 50 = 400/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/1050 - 400/1050 = 42 - 400/1050 = -358/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/525

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