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Subtract 24/21 from 80/9

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

80/9 - 24/21 is 488/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   80/9 = 80 × 7/9 × 7 = 560/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
   24/21 = 24 × 3/21 × 3 = 72/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/63 - 72/63 = 560 - 72/63 = 488/63
5. In mixed form: 747/63

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