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Subtract 4/7 from 6/21

6/21 - 4/7 is -2/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 7 is 21
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
   6/21 = 6 × 1/21 × 1 = 6/21
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
   4/7 = 4 × 3/7 × 3 = 12/21
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/21 - 12/21 = 6 - 12/21 = -6/21
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/7

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