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Subtract 49/48 from 84/60

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

84/60 - 49/48 is 91/240.

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,
   84/60 = 84 × 4/60 × 4 = 336/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   49/48 = 49 × 5/48 × 5 = 245/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/240 - 245/240 = 336 - 245/240 = 91/240

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