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Subtract 25/48 from 4/10

4/10 - 25/48 is -29/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
   4/10 = 4 × 24/10 × 24 = 96/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   25/48 = 25 × 5/48 × 5 = 125/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/240 - 125/240 = 96 - 125/240 = -29/240

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