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Subtract 1/80 from 40/24

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 1/80

40/24 - 1/80 is 397/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
    40/24 = 40 × 10/24 × 10 = 400/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    400/240 - 3/240 = 400 - 3/240 = 397/240
  5. In mixed form: 1157/240

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