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Subtract 40/24 from 7/27

1^st number: 7/27, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

7/27 - 40/24 is -38/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   7/27 = 7 × 8/27 × 8 = 56/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   40/24 = 40 × 9/24 × 9 = 360/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/216 - 360/216 = 56 - 360/216 = -304/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/27

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