Convert fractions to common denominator: Step 1: Convert fractions to have a common denominator. 43 and 21 need the same denominator to subtract easily. The least common denominator between 4 and 2 is 4. 43 stays as 43, 21 is converted to 42 by multiplying both numerator and denominator by 2.
Subtract the fractions: Step 2: Subtract the fractions.Now, subtract the numerators: 43−42=41.
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