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Subtract 60/12 from 25/48

1^st number: 25/48, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

25/48 - 60/12 is -215/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   25/48 = 25 × 1/48 × 1 = 25/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   60/12 = 60 × 4/12 × 4 = 240/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/48 - 240/48 = 25 - 240/48 = -215/48

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