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Subtract 5/48 from 40/21

1^st number: 1 19/21, 2^nd number: 5/48

40/21 - 5/48 is 605/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   40/21 = 40 × 16/21 × 16 = 640/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/336 - 35/336 = 640 - 35/336 = 605/336
5. In mixed form: 1269/336

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