Answers

Subtract 63/40 from 75/24

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

75/24 - 63/40 is 31/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   75/24 = 75 × 5/24 × 5 = 375/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/120 - 189/120 = 375 - 189/120 = 186/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/20
6. In mixed form: 111/20

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