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Subtract 48/60 from 9/50

9/50 - 48/60 is -31/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   9/50 = 9 × 6/50 × 6 = 54/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   48/60 = 48 × 5/60 × 5 = 240/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/300 - 240/300 = 54 - 240/300 = -186/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/50

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