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Subtract 40/9 from 2/24

1^st number: 2/24, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

2/24 - 40/9 is -157/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   40/9 = 40 × 8/9 × 8 = 320/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/72 - 320/72 = 6 - 320/72 = -314/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/36

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