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Subtract 8/49 from 40/21

1^st number: 1 19/21, 2^nd number: 8/49

40/21 - 8/49 is 256/147.

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,
   8/49 = 8 × 3/49 × 3 = 24/147
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/147 - 24/147 = 280 - 24/147 = 256/147
5. In mixed form: 1109/147

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