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Subtract 48/60 from 45/6

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 48/60

45/6 - 48/60 is 67/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   45/6 = 45 × 10/6 × 10 = 450/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   48/60 = 48 × 1/60 × 1 = 48/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/60 - 48/60 = 450 - 48/60 = 402/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/10
6. In mixed form: 67/10

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