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Subtract 18/60 from 8/48

8/48 - 18/60 is -2/15.

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,
   8/48 = 8 × 5/48 × 5 = 40/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   18/60 = 18 × 4/60 × 4 = 72/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/240 - 72/240 = 40 - 72/240 = -32/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15

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