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Subtract 1/10 from 5/48

5/48 - 1/10 is 1/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 10 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
   1/10 = 1 × 24/10 × 24 = 24/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/240 - 24/240 = 25 - 24/240 = 1/240

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