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Subtract 48/12 from 18/12

1^st number: 1 6/12, 2^nd number: 4 0/12

18/12 - 48/12 is -5/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   18/12 - 48/12 = 18 - 48/12 = -30/12
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2

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