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Subtract 2/35 from 50/21

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 2/35

50/21 - 2/35 is 244/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   50/21 = 50 × 5/21 × 5 = 250/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   2/35 = 2 × 3/35 × 3 = 6/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/105 - 6/105 = 250 - 6/105 = 244/105
5. In mixed form: 234/105

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