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Subtract 9/21 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 9/21

35/9 - 9/21 is 218/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   35/9 = 35 × 7/9 × 7 = 245/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
   9/21 = 9 × 3/21 × 3 = 27/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/63 - 27/63 = 245 - 27/63 = 218/63
5. In mixed form: 329/63

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