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Subtract 9/48 from 10/40

10/40 - 9/48 is 1/16.

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,
   10/40 = 10 × 6/40 × 6 = 60/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/240 - 45/240 = 60 - 45/240 = 15/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16

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