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Subtract 40/27 from 10/24

1^st number: 10/24, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

10/24 - 40/27 is -115/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   10/24 = 10 × 9/24 × 9 = 90/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   40/27 = 40 × 8/27 × 8 = 320/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/216 - 320/216 = 90 - 320/216 = -230/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/108

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