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Subtract 36/60 from 48/12

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 36/60

48/12 - 36/60 is 17/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   48/12 = 48 × 5/12 × 5 = 240/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/60 - 36/60 = 240 - 36/60 = 204/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/5
6. In mixed form: 32/5

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