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Subtract 40/27 from 24/35

1^st number: 24/35, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

24/35 - 40/27 is -752/945.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   24/35 = 24 × 27/35 × 27 = 648/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   40/27 = 40 × 35/27 × 35 = 1400/945
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/945 - 1400/945 = 648 - 1400/945 = -752/945

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