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Subtract 24/50 from 63/40

1^st number: 1 23/40, 2^nd number: 24/50

63/40 - 24/50 is 219/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   63/40 = 63 × 5/40 × 5 = 315/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   24/50 = 24 × 4/50 × 4 = 96/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/200 - 96/200 = 315 - 96/200 = 219/200
5. In mixed form: 119/200

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