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Subtract 15/40 from 49/48

1^st number: 1 1/48, 2^nd number: 15/40

49/48 - 15/40 is 31/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   49/48 = 49 × 5/48 × 5 = 245/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   15/40 = 15 × 6/40 × 6 = 90/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/240 - 90/240 = 245 - 90/240 = 155/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/48

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