Answers

Subtract 40/14 from 60/21

1^st number: 2 18/21, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

60/21 - 40/14 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   60/21 = 60 × 2/21 × 2 = 120/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   40/14 = 40 × 3/14 × 3 = 120/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/42 - 120/42 = 120 - 120/42 = 0/42
5. The answer is 0

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