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Subtract 7/24 from 40/28

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 7/24

40/28 - 7/24 is 191/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    40/28 = 40 × 6/28 × 6 = 240/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/168 - 49/168 = 240 - 49/168 = 191/168
  5. In mixed form: 123/168

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