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Subtract 3/60 from 48/35

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 3/60

48/35 - 3/60 is 37/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   48/35 = 48 × 12/35 × 12 = 576/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   576/420 - 21/420 = 576 - 21/420 = 555/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/28
6. In mixed form: 19/28

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