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Subtract 1/48 from 84/40

1^st number: 2 4/40, 2^nd number: 1/48

84/40 - 1/48 is 499/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   84/40 = 84 × 6/40 × 6 = 504/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/240 - 5/240 = 504 - 5/240 = 499/240
5. In mixed form: 219/240

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