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Subtract 9/21 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 9/21

8/6 - 9/21 is 19/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 21 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   8/6 = 8 × 7/6 × 7 = 56/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   9/21 = 9 × 2/21 × 2 = 18/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/42 - 18/42 = 56 - 18/42 = 38/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/21

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