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Subtract 40/49 from 35/48

35/48 - 40/49 is -205/2352.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   35/48 = 35 × 49/48 × 49 = 1715/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   40/49 = 40 × 48/49 × 48 = 1920/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/2352 - 1920/2352 = 1715 - 1920/2352 = -205/2352

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