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Subtract 40/24 from 8/12

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

8/12 - 40/24 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   8/12 = 8 × 2/12 × 2 = 16/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   40/24 = 40 × 1/24 × 1 = 40/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/24 - 40/24 = 16 - 40/24 = -24/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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