Answers

Subtract 40/21 from 25/8

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 1 19/21

25/8 - 40/21 is 205/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   25/8 = 25 × 21/8 × 21 = 525/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   40/21 = 40 × 8/21 × 8 = 320/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/168 - 320/168 = 525 - 320/168 = 205/168
5. In mixed form: 137/168

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