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Subtract 40/42 from 10/3

1^st number: 3 1/3, 2^nd number: 40/42

10/3 - 40/42 is 50/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
   10/3 = 10 × 14/3 × 14 = 140/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   40/42 = 40 × 1/42 × 1 = 40/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/42 - 40/42 = 140 - 40/42 = 100/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/21
6. In mixed form: 28/21

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