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Subtract 12/48 from 24/90

24/90 - 12/48 is 1/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   24/90 = 24 × 8/90 × 8 = 192/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   12/48 = 12 × 15/48 × 15 = 180/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/720 - 180/720 = 192 - 180/720 = 12/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/60

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