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Subtract 60/56 from 30/48

1^st number: 30/48, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

30/48 - 60/56 is -25/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   60/56 = 60 × 6/56 × 6 = 360/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/336 - 360/336 = 210 - 360/336 = -150/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/56

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