Answers

Subtract 48/21 from 80/9

1^st number: 8 8/9, 2^nd number: 2 6/21

80/9 - 48/21 is 416/63.

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,
   48/21 = 48 × 3/21 × 3 = 144/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/63 - 144/63 = 560 - 144/63 = 416/63
5. In mixed form: 638/63

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