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Subtract 40/21 from 16/21

1^st number: 16/21, 2^nd number: 1 19/21

16/21 - 40/21 is -8/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   16/21 - 40/21 = 16 - 40/21 = -24/21
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/7

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