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Subtract 63/48 from 42/60

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

42/60 - 63/48 is -49/80.

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,
   42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   63/48 = 63 × 5/48 × 5 = 315/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/240 - 315/240 = 168 - 315/240 = -147/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/80

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