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Subtract 8/21 from 48/4

1^st number: 12 0/4, 2^nd number: 8/21

48/4 - 8/21 is 244/21.

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,
   48/4 = 48 × 21/4 × 21 = 1008/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   8/21 = 8 × 4/21 × 4 = 32/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/84 - 32/84 = 1008 - 32/84 = 976/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 244/21
6. In mixed form: 1113/21

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