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Subtract 49/80 from 40/24

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 49/80

40/24 - 49/80 is 253/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   40/24 = 40 × 10/24 × 10 = 400/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/240 - 147/240 = 400 - 147/240 = 253/240
5. In mixed form: 113/240

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