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Subtract 8/10 from 50/21

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 8/10

50/21 - 8/10 is 166/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 10 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 10 × 21 = 210,
   8/10 = 8 × 21/10 × 21 = 168/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   500/210 - 168/210 = 500 - 168/210 = 332/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 166/105
6. In mixed form: 161/105

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