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Subtract 49/6 from 70/21

1^st number: 3 7/21, 2^nd number: 8 1/6

70/21 - 49/6 is -29/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   70/21 = 70 × 2/21 × 2 = 140/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   49/6 = 49 × 7/6 × 7 = 343/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/42 - 343/42 = 140 - 343/42 = -203/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/6

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