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Subtract 50/21 from 9/48

1^st number: 9/48, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

9/48 - 50/21 is -737/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 21 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   50/21 = 50 × 16/21 × 16 = 800/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/336 - 800/336 = 63 - 800/336 = -737/336

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