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Subtract 9/60 from 48/4

1^st number: 12 0/4, 2^nd number: 9/60

48/4 - 9/60 is 237/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   48/4 = 48 × 15/4 × 15 = 720/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/60 - 9/60 = 720 - 9/60 = 711/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 237/20
6. In mixed form: 1117/20

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