Answers

Subtract 40/21 from 90/42

1^st number: 2 6/42, 2^nd number: 1 19/21

90/42 - 40/21 is 5/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 21 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   90/42 = 90 × 1/42 × 1 = 90/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   40/21 = 40 × 2/21 × 2 = 80/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/42 - 80/42 = 90 - 80/42 = 10/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21

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