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Subtract 5/48 from 14/40

14/40 - 5/48 is 59/240.

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,
    14/40 = 14 × 6/40 × 6 = 84/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/240 - 25/240 = 84 - 25/240 = 59/240

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