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Subtract 48/60 from 18/30

18/30 - 48/60 is -1/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   18/30 = 18 × 2/30 × 2 = 36/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   48/60 = 48 × 1/60 × 1 = 48/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/60 - 48/60 = 36 - 48/60 = -12/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5

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