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Subtract 60/48 from 2/60

1^st number: 2/60, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

2/60 - 60/48 is -73/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   60/48 = 60 × 5/48 × 5 = 300/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/240 - 300/240 = 8 - 300/240 = -292/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/60

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