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Subtract 9/24 from 40/25

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 9/24

40/25 - 9/24 is 49/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    40/25 = 40 × 24/25 × 24 = 960/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    9/24 = 9 × 25/24 × 25 = 225/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    960/600 - 225/600 = 960 - 225/600 = 735/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/40
  6. In mixed form: 19/40

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