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Subtract 2/72 from 60/48

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 2/72

60/48 - 2/72 is 11/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   60/48 = 60 × 3/48 × 3 = 180/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   2/72 = 2 × 2/72 × 2 = 4/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/144 - 4/144 = 180 - 4/144 = 176/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/9
6. In mixed form: 12/9

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