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Subtract 3/56 from 40/24

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 3/56

40/24 - 3/56 is 271/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   3/56 = 3 × 3/56 × 3 = 9/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/168 - 9/168 = 280 - 9/168 = 271/168
5. In mixed form: 1103/168

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