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Subtract 35/24 from 4/10

1^st number: 4/10, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

4/10 - 35/24 is -127/120.

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,
   35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/120 - 175/120 = 48 - 175/120 = -127/120

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