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Subtract 27/60 from 10/16

10/16 - 27/60 is 7/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   10/16 = 10 × 15/16 × 15 = 150/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   27/60 = 27 × 4/60 × 4 = 108/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/240 - 108/240 = 150 - 108/240 = 42/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40

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