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Subtract 2/60 from 56/48

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 2/60

56/48 - 2/60 is 17/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   56/48 = 56 × 5/48 × 5 = 280/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/240 - 8/240 = 280 - 8/240 = 272/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/15
6. In mixed form: 12/15

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