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Subtract 40/8 from 42/8

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 5 0/8

42/8 - 40/8 is 1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   42/8 - 40/8 = 42 - 40/8 = 2/8
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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