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Subtract 21/84 from 24/18

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 21/84

24/18 - 21/84 is 13/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   24/18 = 24 × 14/18 × 14 = 336/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   21/84 = 21 × 3/84 × 3 = 63/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/252 - 63/252 = 336 - 63/252 = 273/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
6. In mixed form: 11/12

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