Answers

Subtract 36/60 from 72/48

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 36/60

72/48 - 36/60 is 9/10.

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,
   72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   36/60 = 36 × 4/60 × 4 = 144/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/240 - 144/240 = 360 - 144/240 = 216/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/10

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