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Subtract 12/20 from 40/24

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 12/20

40/24 - 12/20 is 16/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   12/20 = 12 × 6/20 × 6 = 72/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/120 - 72/120 = 200 - 72/120 = 128/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
6. In mixed form: 11/15

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