Answers

Subtract 40/24 from 5/28

1^st number: 5/28, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

5/28 - 40/24 is -125/84.

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,
   5/28 = 5 × 6/28 × 6 = 30/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/168 - 280/168 = 30 - 280/168 = -250/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/84

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