Answers

Subtract 54/45 from 40/24

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 1 9/45

40/24 - 54/45 is 7/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   40/24 = 40 × 15/24 × 15 = 600/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   54/45 = 54 × 8/45 × 8 = 432/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/360 - 432/360 = 600 - 432/360 = 168/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15

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