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Subtract 4/24 from 40/12

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 4/24

40/12 - 4/24 is 19/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   40/12 = 40 × 2/12 × 2 = 80/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   4/24 = 4 × 1/24 × 1 = 4/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/24 - 4/24 = 80 - 4/24 = 76/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/6
6. In mixed form: 31/6

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