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Subtract 21/10 from 24/36

1^st number: 24/36, 2^nd number: 2 1/10

24/36 - 21/10 is -43/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
   21/10 = 21 × 18/10 × 18 = 378/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/180 - 378/180 = 120 - 378/180 = -258/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/30

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