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Subtract 7/60 from 36/48

36/48 - 7/60 is 19/30.

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,
   36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   7/60 = 7 × 4/60 × 4 = 28/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/240 - 28/240 = 180 - 28/240 = 152/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/30

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