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Subtract 10/27 from 49/24

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 10/27

49/24 - 10/27 is 361/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   49/24 = 49 × 9/24 × 9 = 441/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   10/27 = 10 × 8/27 × 8 = 80/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/216 - 80/216 = 441 - 80/216 = 361/216
5. In mixed form: 1145/216

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