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Subtract 56/4 from 40/48

1^st number: 40/48, 2^nd number: 14 0/4

40/48 - 56/4 is -79/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 4 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   40/48 = 40 × 1/48 × 1 = 40/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
   56/4 = 56 × 12/4 × 12 = 672/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/48 - 672/48 = 40 - 672/48 = -632/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/6

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