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Subtract 49/48 from 1/40

1^st number: 1/40, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

1/40 - 49/48 is -239/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   1/40 = 1 × 6/40 × 6 = 6/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   49/48 = 49 × 5/48 × 5 = 245/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6/240 - 245/240 = 6 - 245/240 = -239/240

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