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Subtract 40/10 from 7/24

1^st number: 7/24, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

7/24 - 40/10 is -89/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 10 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
   40/10 = 40 × 12/10 × 12 = 480/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/120 - 480/120 = 35 - 480/120 = -445/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/24

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