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Subtract 1/60 from 48/2

1^st number: 24 0/2, 2^nd number: 1/60

48/2 - 1/60 is 1439/60.

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,
   48/2 = 48 × 30/2 × 30 = 1440/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/60 - 1/60 = 1440 - 1/60 = 1439/60
5. In mixed form: 2359/60

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