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Subtract 49/40 from 35/48

1^st number: 35/48, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

35/48 - 49/40 is -119/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   49/40 = 49 × 6/40 × 6 = 294/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/240 - 294/240 = 175 - 294/240 = -119/240

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