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Subtract 40/21 from 60/5

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 19/21

60/5 - 40/21 is 212/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
   60/5 = 60 × 21/5 × 21 = 1260/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   40/21 = 40 × 5/21 × 5 = 200/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/105 - 200/105 = 1260 - 200/105 = 1060/105
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 212/21
6. In mixed form: 102/21

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