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Subtract 21/9 from 50/6

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

50/6 - 21/9 is 6/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   50/6 = 50 × 3/6 × 3 = 150/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   21/9 = 21 × 2/9 × 2 = 42/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/18 - 42/18 = 150 - 42/18 = 108/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/1

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