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Subtract 21/50 from 50/5

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 21/50

50/5 - 21/50 is 479/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   50/5 = 50 × 10/5 × 10 = 500/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   21/50 = 21 × 1/50 × 1 = 21/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   500/50 - 21/50 = 500 - 21/50 = 479/50
5. In mixed form: 929/50

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