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Subtract 63/60 from 7/48

1^st number: 7/48, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

7/48 - 63/60 is -217/240.

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,
   7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   63/60 = 63 × 4/60 × 4 = 252/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/240 - 252/240 = 35 - 252/240 = -217/240

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