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Subtract 24/6 from 21/36

1^st number: 21/36, 2^nd number: 4 0/6

21/36 - 24/6 is -41/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 6 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   21/36 = 21 × 1/36 × 1 = 21/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   24/6 = 24 × 6/6 × 6 = 144/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/36 - 144/36 = 21 - 144/36 = -123/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/12

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