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Subtract 7/40 from 6/24

6/24 - 7/40 is 3/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/120 - 21/120 = 30 - 21/120 = 9/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/40

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