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Subtract 18/60 from 48/72

48/72 - 18/60 is 11/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   18/60 = 18 × 6/60 × 6 = 108/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/360 - 108/360 = 240 - 108/360 = 132/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/30

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