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Subtract 7/48 from 42/40

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 7/48

42/40 - 7/48 is 217/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   42/40 = 42 × 6/40 × 6 = 252/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/240 - 35/240 = 252 - 35/240 = 217/240

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