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Subtract 21/80 from 50/8

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 21/80

50/8 - 21/80 is 479/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
   50/8 = 50 × 10/8 × 10 = 500/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   21/80 = 21 × 1/80 × 1 = 21/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   500/80 - 21/80 = 500 - 21/80 = 479/80
5. In mixed form: 579/80

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