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Subtract 4/12 from 60/48

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 4/12

60/48 - 4/12 is 11/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   60/48 = 60 × 1/48 × 1 = 60/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   4/12 = 4 × 4/12 × 4 = 16/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/48 - 16/48 = 60 - 16/48 = 44/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/12

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