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Subtract 27/40 from 96/25

1^st number: 3 21/25, 2^nd number: 27/40

96/25 - 27/40 is 633/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   96/25 = 96 × 8/25 × 8 = 768/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   27/40 = 27 × 5/40 × 5 = 135/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   768/200 - 135/200 = 768 - 135/200 = 633/200
5. In mixed form: 333/200

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