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Subtract 40/12 from 2/24

1^st number: 2/24, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

2/24 - 40/12 is -13/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   2/24 = 2 × 1/24 × 1 = 2/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   40/12 = 40 × 2/12 × 2 = 80/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/24 - 80/24 = 2 - 80/24 = -78/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/4

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