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Subtract 40/21 from 5/32

1^st number: 5/32, 2^nd number: 1 19/21

5/32 - 40/21 is -1175/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 21 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   5/32 = 5 × 21/32 × 21 = 105/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   40/21 = 40 × 32/21 × 32 = 1280/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/672 - 1280/672 = 105 - 1280/672 = -1175/672

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