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Subtract 28/40 from 56/48

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 28/40

56/48 - 28/40 is 7/15.

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,
   56/48 = 56 × 5/48 × 5 = 280/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   28/40 = 28 × 6/40 × 6 = 168/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/240 - 168/240 = 280 - 168/240 = 112/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15

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