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Subtract 45/60 from 48/75

48/75 - 45/60 is -11/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   48/75 = 48 × 4/75 × 4 = 192/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   45/60 = 45 × 5/60 × 5 = 225/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/300 - 225/300 = 192 - 225/300 = -33/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/100

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