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Subtract 40/60 from 42/3

1^st number: 14 0/3, 2^nd number: 40/60

42/3 - 40/60 is 40/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   42/3 = 42 × 20/3 × 20 = 840/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/60 - 40/60 = 840 - 40/60 = 800/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
6. In mixed form: 131/3

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