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Subtract 8/6 from 21/50

1^st number: 21/50, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

21/50 - 8/6 is -137/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   21/50 = 21 × 3/50 × 3 = 63/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/150 - 200/150 = 63 - 200/150 = -137/150

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