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Subtract 10/25 from 40/24

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 10/25

40/24 - 10/25 is 19/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 25 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    40/24 = 40 × 25/24 × 25 = 1000/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    10/25 = 10 × 24/25 × 24 = 240/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1000/600 - 240/600 = 1000 - 240/600 = 760/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/15
  6. In mixed form: 14/15

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