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Subtract 45/16 from 24/40

1^st number: 24/40, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

24/40 - 45/16 is -177/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   24/40 = 24 × 2/40 × 2 = 48/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   45/16 = 45 × 5/16 × 5 = 225/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/80 - 225/80 = 48 - 225/80 = -177/80

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