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Subtract 7/40 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 7/40

10/4 - 7/40 is 93/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
   10/4 = 10 × 10/4 × 10 = 100/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   7/40 = 7 × 1/40 × 1 = 7/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/40 - 7/40 = 100 - 7/40 = 93/40
5. In mixed form: 213/40

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