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Subtract 8/75 from 5/48

5/48 - 8/75 is -1/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   5/48 = 5 × 25/48 × 25 = 125/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   8/75 = 8 × 16/75 × 16 = 128/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/1200 - 128/1200 = 125 - 128/1200 = -3/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/400

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