Answers

Subtract 45/21 from 8/4

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 2 3/21

8/4 - 45/21 is -1/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 21 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   8/4 = 8 × 21/4 × 21 = 168/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   45/21 = 45 × 4/21 × 4 = 180/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/84 - 180/84 = 168 - 180/84 = -12/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7

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