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Subtract 8/30 from 21/6

1^st number: 3 3/6, 2^nd number: 8/30

21/6 - 8/30 is 97/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   21/6 = 21 × 5/6 × 5 = 105/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   8/30 = 8 × 1/30 × 1 = 8/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/30 - 8/30 = 105 - 8/30 = 97/30
5. In mixed form: 37/30

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