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Subtract 14/21 from 24/4

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 14/21

24/4 - 14/21 is 16/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   24/4 = 24 × 21/4 × 21 = 504/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/84 - 56/84 = 504 - 56/84 = 448/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
6. In mixed form: 51/3

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