Answers

Subtract 60/48 from 1/6

1^st number: 1/6, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

1/6 - 60/48 is -13/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   1/6 = 1 × 8/6 × 8 = 8/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   60/48 = 60 × 1/48 × 1 = 60/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/48 - 60/48 = 8 - 60/48 = -52/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12

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