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Subtract 35/32 from 21/50

1^st number: 21/50, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

21/50 - 35/32 is -539/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 32 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
   21/50 = 21 × 16/50 × 16 = 336/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   35/32 = 35 × 25/32 × 25 = 875/800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/800 - 875/800 = 336 - 875/800 = -539/800

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