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Subtract 5/84 from 40/3

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 5/84

40/3 - 5/84 is 1115/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   40/3 = 40 × 28/3 × 28 = 1120/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/84 - 5/84 = 1120 - 5/84 = 1115/84
5. In mixed form: 1323/84

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