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Subtract 40/21 from 10/3

1^st number: 3 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 19/21

10/3 - 40/21 is 10/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 21 is 21
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
   10/3 = 10 × 7/3 × 7 = 70/21
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
   40/21 = 40 × 1/21 × 1 = 40/21
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/21 - 40/21 = 70 - 40/21 = 30/21
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
6. In mixed form: 13/7

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