Answers

Subtract 96/60 from 3/48

1^st number: 3/48, 2^nd number: 1 36/60

3/48 - 96/60 is -123/80.

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,
   3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   96/60 = 96 × 4/60 × 4 = 384/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/240 - 384/240 = 15 - 384/240 = -369/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/80

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