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Subtract 5/48 from 8/60

8/60 - 5/48 is 7/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/240 - 25/240 = 32 - 25/240 = 7/240

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