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Subtract 21/40 from 35/3

1^st number: 11 2/3, 2^nd number: 21/40

35/3 - 21/40 is 1337/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
   35/3 = 35 × 40/3 × 40 = 1400/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   21/40 = 21 × 3/40 × 3 = 63/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/120 - 63/120 = 1400 - 63/120 = 1337/120
5. In mixed form: 1117/120

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