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Subtract 20/48 from 49/30

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 20/48

49/30 - 20/48 is 73/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   49/30 = 49 × 8/30 × 8 = 392/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/240 - 100/240 = 392 - 100/240 = 292/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/60
6. In mixed form: 113/60

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