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Subtract 27/48 from 24/20

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 27/48

24/20 - 27/48 is 51/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   24/20 = 24 × 12/20 × 12 = 288/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   27/48 = 27 × 5/48 × 5 = 135/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/240 - 135/240 = 288 - 135/240 = 153/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/80

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