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Subtract 21/6 from 8/24

1^st number: 8/24, 2^nd number: 3 3/6

8/24 - 21/6 is -19/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   8/24 = 8 × 1/24 × 1 = 8/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   21/6 = 21 × 4/6 × 4 = 84/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/24 - 84/24 = 8 - 84/24 = -76/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/6

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