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Subtract 40/24 from 56/60

1^st number: 56/60, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

56/60 - 40/24 is -11/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   56/60 = 56 × 2/60 × 2 = 112/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/120 - 200/120 = 112 - 200/120 = -88/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/15

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