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Subtract 8/9 from 35/21

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 8/9

35/21 - 8/9 is 7/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
   35/21 = 35 × 3/21 × 3 = 105/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   8/9 = 8 × 7/9 × 7 = 56/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/63 - 56/63 = 105 - 56/63 = 49/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9

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