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Subtract 40/7 from 8/21

1^st number: 8/21, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

8/21 - 40/7 is -16/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 7 is 21
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
   8/21 = 8 × 1/21 × 1 = 8/21
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
   40/7 = 40 × 3/7 × 3 = 120/21
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/21 - 120/21 = 8 - 120/21 = -112/21
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/3

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