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Subtract 8/21 from 24/18

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 8/21

24/18 - 8/21 is 20/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   24/18 = 24 × 7/18 × 7 = 168/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
   8/21 = 8 × 6/21 × 6 = 48/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/126 - 48/126 = 168 - 48/126 = 120/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21

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