Answers

Subtract 40/7 from 15/48

1^st number: 15/48, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

15/48 - 40/7 is -605/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
   40/7 = 40 × 48/7 × 48 = 1920/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/336 - 1920/336 = 105 - 1920/336 = -1815/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -605/112

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