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Subtract 49/6 from 9/21

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

9/21 - 49/6 is -325/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   9/21 = 9 × 2/21 × 2 = 18/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   49/6 = 49 × 7/6 × 7 = 343/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/42 - 343/42 = 18 - 343/42 = -325/42

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