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Subtract 40/49 from 84/4

1^st number: 21 0/4, 2^nd number: 40/49

84/4 - 40/49 is 989/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   84/4 = 84 × 49/4 × 49 = 4116/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   40/49 = 40 × 4/49 × 4 = 160/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4116/196 - 160/196 = 4116 - 160/196 = 3956/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 989/49
6. In mixed form: 209/49

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