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Subtract 24/7 from 21/32

1^st number: 21/32, 2^nd number: 3 3/7

21/32 - 24/7 is -621/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 7 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   21/32 = 21 × 7/32 × 7 = 147/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
   24/7 = 24 × 32/7 × 32 = 768/224
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/224 - 768/224 = 147 - 768/224 = -621/224

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