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Subtract 18/48 from 60/20

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 18/48

60/20 - 18/48 is 21/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   60/20 = 60 × 12/20 × 12 = 720/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/240 - 90/240 = 720 - 90/240 = 630/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
6. In mixed form: 25/8

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