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Subtract 14/64 from 40/24

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 14/64

40/24 - 14/64 is 139/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
   40/24 = 40 × 8/24 × 8 = 320/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   14/64 = 14 × 3/64 × 3 = 42/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/192 - 42/192 = 320 - 42/192 = 278/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/96
6. In mixed form: 143/96

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