Answers

Subtract 60/48 from 49/5

1^st number: 9 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

49/5 - 60/48 is 171/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
   49/5 = 49 × 48/5 × 48 = 2352/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   60/48 = 60 × 5/48 × 5 = 300/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/240 - 300/240 = 2352 - 300/240 = 2052/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/20
6. In mixed form: 811/20

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