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Subtract 48/60 from 45/2

1^st number: 22 1/2, 2^nd number: 48/60

45/2 - 48/60 is 217/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
   45/2 = 45 × 30/2 × 30 = 1350/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   48/60 = 48 × 1/60 × 1 = 48/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/60 - 48/60 = 1350 - 48/60 = 1302/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/10
6. In mixed form: 217/10

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