Answers

Subtract 70/9 from 42/21

1^st number: 2 0/21, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

42/21 - 70/9 is -52/9.

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,
   42/21 = 42 × 3/21 × 3 = 126/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   70/9 = 70 × 7/9 × 7 = 490/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/63 - 490/63 = 126 - 490/63 = -364/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/9

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