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Subtract 1/24 from 56/40

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 1/24

56/40 - 1/24 is 163/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   56/40 = 56 × 3/40 × 3 = 168/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/120 - 5/120 = 168 - 5/120 = 163/120
5. In mixed form: 143/120

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