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Subtract 63/48 from 3/40

1^st number: 3/40, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

3/40 - 63/48 is -99/80.

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,
   63/48 = 63 × 5/48 × 5 = 315/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/240 - 315/240 = 18 - 315/240 = -297/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/80

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