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Subtract 5/30 from 10/40

10/40 - 5/30 is 1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   5/30 = 5 × 4/30 × 4 = 20/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/120 - 20/120 = 30 - 20/120 = 10/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12

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