Answers

Subtract 40/6 from 25/24

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

25/24 - 40/6 is -45/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   25/24 = 25 × 1/24 × 1 = 25/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   40/6 = 40 × 4/6 × 4 = 160/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/24 - 160/24 = 25 - 160/24 = -135/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/8

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