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Subtract 15/35 from 40/24

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 15/35

40/24 - 15/35 is 26/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   40/24 = 40 × 35/24 × 35 = 1400/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   15/35 = 15 × 24/35 × 24 = 360/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/840 - 360/840 = 1400 - 360/840 = 1040/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/21
6. In mixed form: 15/21

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