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Subtract 27/24 from 4/10

1st number: 4/10, 2nd number: 1 3/24

4/10 - 27/24 is -29/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    4/10 = 4 × 12/10 × 12 = 48/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/120 - 135/120 = 48 - 135/120 = -87/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/40

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