Answers

Subtract 40/24 from 25/15

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

25/15 - 40/24 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   25/15 = 25 × 8/15 × 8 = 200/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/120 - 200/120 = 200 - 200/120 = 0/120
5. The answer is 0

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