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Subtract 2/8 from 21/50

21/50 - 2/8 is 17/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   21/50 = 21 × 4/50 × 4 = 84/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   2/8 = 2 × 25/8 × 25 = 50/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/200 - 50/200 = 84 - 50/200 = 34/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/100

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