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Subtract 40/54 from 24/10

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 40/54

24/10 - 40/54 is 224/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
   24/10 = 24 × 27/10 × 27 = 648/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   40/54 = 40 × 5/54 × 5 = 200/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/270 - 200/270 = 648 - 200/270 = 448/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 224/135
6. In mixed form: 189/135

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