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Subtract 49/4 from 6/21

1^st number: 6/21, 2^nd number: 12 1/4

6/21 - 49/4 is -335/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   6/21 = 6 × 4/21 × 4 = 24/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   49/4 = 49 × 21/4 × 21 = 1029/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/84 - 1029/84 = 24 - 1029/84 = -1005/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -335/28

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