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Subtract 10/48 from 3/40

3/40 - 10/48 is -2/15.

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,
    3/40 = 3 × 6/40 × 6 = 18/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/240 - 50/240 = 18 - 50/240 = -32/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15

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