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Subtract 14/60 from 60/48

1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 14/60

60/48 - 14/60 is 61/60.

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,
    60/48 = 60 × 5/48 × 5 = 300/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    14/60 = 14 × 4/60 × 4 = 56/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/240 - 56/240 = 300 - 56/240 = 244/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/60
  6. In mixed form: 11/60

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