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Subtract 2/5 from 50/21

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 2/5

50/21 - 2/5 is 208/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 5 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 5 × 21 = 105,
   2/5 = 2 × 21/5 × 21 = 42/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/105 - 42/105 = 250 - 42/105 = 208/105
5. In mixed form: 1103/105

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