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Subtract 14/36 from 49/21

1^st number: 2 7/21, 2^nd number: 14/36

49/21 - 14/36 is 35/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
   49/21 = 49 × 12/21 × 12 = 588/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/252 - 98/252 = 588 - 98/252 = 490/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
6. In mixed form: 117/18

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