Answers

Subtract 40/84 from 70/3

1^st number: 23 1/3, 2^nd number: 40/84

70/3 - 40/84 is 160/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   70/3 = 70 × 28/3 × 28 = 1960/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   40/84 = 40 × 1/84 × 1 = 40/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/84 - 40/84 = 1960 - 40/84 = 1920/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/7
6. In mixed form: 226/7

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