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Subtract 36/48 from 30/60

30/60 - 36/48 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   30/60 = 30 × 4/60 × 4 = 120/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/240 - 180/240 = 120 - 180/240 = -60/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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