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Subtract 42/4 from 14/21

1^st number: 14/21, 2^nd number: 10 2/4

14/21 - 42/4 is -59/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   42/4 = 42 × 21/4 × 21 = 882/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/84 - 882/84 = 56 - 882/84 = -826/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/6

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