Answers

Subtract 48/84 from 21/6

1^st number: 3 3/6, 2^nd number: 48/84

21/6 - 48/84 is 41/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   21/6 = 21 × 14/6 × 14 = 294/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   48/84 = 48 × 1/84 × 1 = 48/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/84 - 48/84 = 294 - 48/84 = 246/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/14
6. In mixed form: 213/14

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