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Subtract 6/5 from 2/21

1^st number: 2/21, 2^nd number: 1 1/5

2/21 - 6/5 is -116/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 5 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   2/21 = 2 × 5/21 × 5 = 10/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
   6/5 = 6 × 21/5 × 21 = 126/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/105 - 126/105 = 10 - 126/105 = -116/105

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