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Subtract 40/4 from 24/56

1^st number: 24/56, 2^nd number: 10 0/4

24/56 - 40/4 is -67/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 4 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   24/56 = 24 × 1/56 × 1 = 24/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   40/4 = 40 × 14/4 × 14 = 560/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/56 - 560/56 = 24 - 560/56 = -536/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/7

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