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Subtract 60/10 from 8/48

1^st number: 8/48, 2^nd number: 6 0/10

8/48 - 60/10 is -35/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 10 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 10 × 24 = 240,
   60/10 = 60 × 24/10 × 24 = 1440/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/240 - 1440/240 = 40 - 1440/240 = -1400/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/6

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