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Subtract 30/48 from 60/75

60/75 - 30/48 is 7/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   60/75 = 60 × 16/75 × 16 = 960/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   30/48 = 30 × 25/48 × 25 = 750/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/1200 - 750/1200 = 960 - 750/1200 = 210/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40

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