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Subtract 40/27 from 14/48

1^st number: 14/48, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

14/48 - 40/27 is -257/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   14/48 = 14 × 9/48 × 9 = 126/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   40/27 = 40 × 16/27 × 16 = 640/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/432 - 640/432 = 126 - 640/432 = -514/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -257/216

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