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Subtract 6/40 from 49/24

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 6/40

49/24 - 6/40 is 227/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/120 - 18/120 = 245 - 18/120 = 227/120
5. In mixed form: 1107/120

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