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Subtract 40/50 from 30/24

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 40/50

30/24 - 40/50 is 9/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   30/24 = 30 × 25/24 × 25 = 750/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   40/50 = 40 × 12/50 × 12 = 480/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/600 - 480/600 = 750 - 480/600 = 270/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20

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