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Subtract 30/21 from 2/4

1^st number: 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 9/21

2/4 - 30/21 is -13/14.

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,
   2/4 = 2 × 21/4 × 21 = 42/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   30/21 = 30 × 4/21 × 4 = 120/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/84 - 120/84 = 42 - 120/84 = -78/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/14

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