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Subtract 45/21 from 49/6

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 2 3/21

49/6 - 45/21 is 253/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 21 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   49/6 = 49 × 7/6 × 7 = 343/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   45/21 = 45 × 2/21 × 2 = 90/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/42 - 90/42 = 343 - 90/42 = 253/42
5. In mixed form: 61/42

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