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Subtract 20/35 from 50/6

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 20/35

50/6 - 20/35 is 163/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
   50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   20/35 = 20 × 6/35 × 6 = 120/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/210 - 120/210 = 1750 - 120/210 = 1630/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/21
6. In mixed form: 716/21

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