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Subtract 21/50 from 49/8

1^st number: 6 1/8, 2^nd number: 21/50

49/8 - 21/50 is 1141/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   49/8 = 49 × 25/8 × 25 = 1225/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   21/50 = 21 × 4/50 × 4 = 84/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/200 - 84/200 = 1225 - 84/200 = 1141/200
5. In mixed form: 5141/200

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