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Subtract 40/6 from 5/24

1^st number: 5/24, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

5/24 - 40/6 is -155/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   40/6 = 40 × 4/6 × 4 = 160/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/24 - 160/24 = 5 - 160/24 = -155/24

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