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Subtract 48/60 from 6/3

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 48/60

6/3 - 48/60 is 6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   6/3 = 6 × 20/3 × 20 = 120/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   48/60 = 48 × 1/60 × 1 = 48/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/60 - 48/60 = 120 - 48/60 = 72/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
6. In mixed form: 11/5

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