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Subtract 45/63 from 50/21

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 45/63

50/21 - 45/63 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
   50/21 = 50 × 3/21 × 3 = 150/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   45/63 = 45 × 1/63 × 1 = 45/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/63 - 45/63 = 150 - 45/63 = 105/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
6. In mixed form: 12/3

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