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Subtract 40/24 from 7/9

1^st number: 7/9, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

7/9 - 40/24 is -8/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   7/9 = 7 × 8/9 × 8 = 56/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   40/24 = 40 × 3/24 × 3 = 120/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/72 - 120/72 = 56 - 120/72 = -64/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/9

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