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Subtract 40/49 from 40/21

1^st number: 1 19/21, 2^nd number: 40/49

40/21 - 40/49 is 160/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 49 is 147
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
   40/21 = 40 × 7/21 × 7 = 280/147
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
   40/49 = 40 × 3/49 × 3 = 120/147
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/147 - 120/147 = 280 - 120/147 = 160/147
5. In mixed form: 113/147

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