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Subtract 9/40 from 6/48

6/48 - 9/40 is -1/10.

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,
   6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   9/40 = 9 × 6/40 × 6 = 54/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/240 - 54/240 = 30 - 54/240 = -24/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10

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