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Subtract 10/63 from 40/3

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 10/63

40/3 - 10/63 is 830/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
   40/3 = 40 × 21/3 × 21 = 840/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   10/63 = 10 × 1/63 × 1 = 10/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/63 - 10/63 = 840 - 10/63 = 830/63
5. In mixed form: 1311/63

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