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Subtract 21/32 from 50/8

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 21/32

50/8 - 21/32 is 179/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
   50/8 = 50 × 4/8 × 4 = 200/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   21/32 = 21 × 1/32 × 1 = 21/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/32 - 21/32 = 200 - 21/32 = 179/32
5. In mixed form: 519/32

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