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Subtract 56/60 from 48/3

1^st number: 16 0/3, 2^nd number: 56/60

48/3 - 56/60 is 226/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   48/3 = 48 × 20/3 × 20 = 960/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/60 - 56/60 = 960 - 56/60 = 904/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 226/15
6. In mixed form: 151/15

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