Answers

Subtract 35/48 from 40/14

1^st number: 2 12/14, 2^nd number: 35/48

40/14 - 35/48 is 715/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
   40/14 = 40 × 24/14 × 24 = 960/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   35/48 = 35 × 7/48 × 7 = 245/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/336 - 245/336 = 960 - 245/336 = 715/336
5. In mixed form: 243/336

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