Answers

Subtract 48/72 from 75/60

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 48/72

75/60 - 48/72 is 7/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   75/60 = 75 × 6/60 × 6 = 450/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/360 - 240/360 = 450 - 240/360 = 210/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12

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