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Subtract 8/21 from 14/4

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 8/21

14/4 - 8/21 is 131/42.

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,
   14/4 = 14 × 21/4 × 21 = 294/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   8/21 = 8 × 4/21 × 4 = 32/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/84 - 32/84 = 294 - 32/84 = 262/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/42
6. In mixed form: 35/42

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