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Subtract 7/48 from 42/60

42/60 - 7/48 is 133/240.

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,
   7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/240 - 35/240 = 168 - 35/240 = 133/240

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