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Subtract 5/30 from 20/48

20/48 - 5/30 is 1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   5/30 = 5 × 8/30 × 8 = 40/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/240 - 40/240 = 100 - 40/240 = 60/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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