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Subtract 27/8 from 48/10

1^st number: 4 8/10, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

48/10 - 27/8 is 57/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
   48/10 = 48 × 4/10 × 4 = 192/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   27/8 = 27 × 5/8 × 5 = 135/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/40 - 135/40 = 192 - 135/40 = 57/40
5. In mixed form: 117/40

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