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Subtract 40/45 from 4/48

4/48 - 40/45 is -29/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   4/48 = 4 × 15/48 × 15 = 60/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   40/45 = 40 × 16/45 × 16 = 640/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/720 - 640/720 = 60 - 640/720 = -580/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/36

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