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Subtract 49/48 from 60/24

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

60/24 - 49/48 is 71/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   60/24 = 60 × 2/24 × 2 = 120/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   49/48 = 49 × 1/48 × 1 = 49/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/48 - 49/48 = 120 - 49/48 = 71/48
5. In mixed form: 123/48

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