Answers

Subtract 60/20 from 2/48

1^st number: 2/48, 2^nd number: 3 0/20

2/48 - 60/20 is -71/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 20 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   60/20 = 60 × 12/20 × 12 = 720/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/240 - 720/240 = 10 - 720/240 = -710/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/24

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