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Subtract 20/50 from 40/24

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 20/50

40/24 - 20/50 is 19/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 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 50 × 12 = 600,
   20/50 = 20 × 12/50 × 12 = 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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