Answers

Subtract 40/24 from 6/75

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

6/75 - 40/24 is -119/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   6/75 = 6 × 8/75 × 8 = 48/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   40/24 = 40 × 25/24 × 25 = 1000/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/600 - 1000/600 = 48 - 1000/600 = -952/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/75

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