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Subtract 49/30 from 50/21

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 1 19/30

50/21 - 49/30 is 157/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
   50/21 = 50 × 10/21 × 10 = 500/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   49/30 = 49 × 7/30 × 7 = 343/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   500/210 - 343/210 = 500 - 343/210 = 157/210

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