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Subtract 70/21 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 3 7/21

10/4 - 70/21 is -5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   10/4 = 10 × 21/4 × 21 = 210/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   70/21 = 70 × 4/21 × 4 = 280/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/84 - 280/84 = 210 - 280/84 = -70/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6

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