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Subtract 63/40 from 5/48

1^st number: 5/48, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

5/48 - 63/40 is -353/240.

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,
   5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   63/40 = 63 × 6/40 × 6 = 378/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/240 - 378/240 = 25 - 378/240 = -353/240

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