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Subtract 7/48 from 15/40

15/40 - 7/48 is 11/48.

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,
   15/40 = 15 × 6/40 × 6 = 90/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/240 - 35/240 = 90 - 35/240 = 55/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/48

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