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Subtract 60/16 from 20/48

1^st number: 20/48, 2^nd number: 3 12/16

20/48 - 60/16 is -10/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   20/48 = 20 × 1/48 × 1 = 20/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   60/16 = 60 × 3/16 × 3 = 180/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/48 - 180/48 = 20 - 180/48 = -160/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/3

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