Answers

Subtract 36/16 from 10/60

1^st number: 10/60, 2^nd number: 2 4/16

10/60 - 36/16 is -25/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   10/60 = 10 × 4/60 × 4 = 40/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   36/16 = 36 × 15/16 × 15 = 540/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/240 - 540/240 = 40 - 540/240 = -500/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/12

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