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Subtract 50/18 from 40/48

1^st number: 40/48, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

40/48 - 50/18 is -35/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   40/48 = 40 × 3/48 × 3 = 120/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   50/18 = 50 × 8/18 × 8 = 400/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/144 - 400/144 = 120 - 400/144 = -280/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/18

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