Answers

Subtract 63/60 from 24/48

1^st number: 24/48, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

24/48 - 63/60 is -11/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   63/60 = 63 × 4/60 × 4 = 252/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/240 - 252/240 = 120 - 252/240 = -132/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/20

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