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Subtract 21/45 from 63/40

1^st number: 1 23/40, 2^nd number: 21/45

63/40 - 21/45 is 133/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   63/40 = 63 × 9/40 × 9 = 567/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   21/45 = 21 × 8/45 × 8 = 168/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/360 - 168/360 = 567 - 168/360 = 399/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/120
6. In mixed form: 113/120

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