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Subtract 35/9 from 60/21

1^st number: 2 18/21, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

60/21 - 35/9 is -65/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
   60/21 = 60 × 3/21 × 3 = 180/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   35/9 = 35 × 7/9 × 7 = 245/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/63 - 245/63 = 180 - 245/63 = -65/63

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