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Subtract 4/24 from 40/36

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 4/24

40/36 - 4/24 is 17/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   40/36 = 40 × 2/36 × 2 = 80/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   4/24 = 4 × 3/24 × 3 = 12/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/72 - 12/72 = 80 - 12/72 = 68/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/18

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