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Subtract 50/21 from 27/4

1^st number: 6 3/4, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

27/4 - 50/21 is 367/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   27/4 = 27 × 21/4 × 21 = 567/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   50/21 = 50 × 4/21 × 4 = 200/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/84 - 200/84 = 567 - 200/84 = 367/84
5. In mixed form: 431/84

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