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Subtract 40/24 from 27/3

1^st number: 9 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

27/3 - 40/24 is 22/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   27/3 = 27 × 8/3 × 8 = 216/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   40/24 = 40 × 1/24 × 1 = 40/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/24 - 40/24 = 216 - 40/24 = 176/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/3
6. In mixed form: 71/3

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