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Subtract 24/40 from 56/21

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 24/40

56/21 - 24/40 is 31/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
   56/21 = 56 × 40/21 × 40 = 2240/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   24/40 = 24 × 21/40 × 21 = 504/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/840 - 504/840 = 2240 - 504/840 = 1736/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/15
6. In mixed form: 21/15

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