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Subtract 21/50 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 21/50

50/10 - 21/50 is 229/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   50/10 = 50 × 5/10 × 5 = 250/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   21/50 = 21 × 1/50 × 1 = 21/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/50 - 21/50 = 250 - 21/50 = 229/50
5. In mixed form: 429/50

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