Answers

Subtract 45/40 from 24/5

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

24/5 - 45/40 is 147/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   24/5 = 24 × 8/5 × 8 = 192/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   45/40 = 45 × 1/40 × 1 = 45/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/40 - 45/40 = 192 - 45/40 = 147/40
5. In mixed form: 327/40

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