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Subtract 28/40 from 24/81

24/81 - 28/40 is -109/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 40 is 3240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
   24/81 = 24 × 40/81 × 40 = 960/3240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
   28/40 = 28 × 81/40 × 81 = 2268/3240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/3240 - 2268/3240 = 960 - 2268/3240 = -1308/3240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/270

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