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Subtract 1/96 from 40/27

1^st number: 1 13/27, 2^nd number: 1/96

40/27 - 1/96 is 1271/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   40/27 = 40 × 32/27 × 32 = 1280/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   1/96 = 1 × 9/96 × 9 = 9/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1280/864 - 9/864 = 1280 - 9/864 = 1271/864
5. In mixed form: 1407/864

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