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Subtract 10/24 from 40/96

40/96 - 10/24 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   40/96 = 40 × 1/96 × 1 = 40/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   10/24 = 10 × 4/24 × 4 = 40/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/96 - 40/96 = 40 - 40/96 = 0/96
5. The answer is 0

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