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Subtract 72/60 from 48/60

1^st number: 48/60, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

48/60 - 72/60 is -2/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   48/60 - 72/60 = 48 - 72/60 = -24/60
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5

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