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Subtract 40/7 from 32/3

1^st number: 10 2/3, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

32/3 - 40/7 is 104/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
   32/3 = 32 × 7/3 × 7 = 224/21
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
   40/7 = 40 × 3/7 × 3 = 120/21
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/21 - 120/21 = 224 - 120/21 = 104/21
5. In mixed form: 420/21

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