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Subtract 49/50 from 45/21

1^st number: 2 3/21, 2^nd number: 49/50

45/21 - 49/50 is 407/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
   45/21 = 45 × 50/21 × 50 = 2250/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   49/50 = 49 × 21/50 × 21 = 1029/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2250/1050 - 1029/1050 = 2250 - 1029/1050 = 1221/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 407/350
6. In mixed form: 157/350

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