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Subtract 25/60 from 35/48

35/48 - 25/60 is 5/16.

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,
   35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   25/60 = 25 × 4/60 × 4 = 100/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/240 - 100/240 = 175 - 100/240 = 75/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/16

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