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Subtract 5/7 from 10/24

10/24 - 5/7 is -25/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   5/7 = 5 × 24/7 × 24 = 120/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/168 - 120/168 = 70 - 120/168 = -50/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/84

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