Answers

Subtract 60/28 from 15/16

1^st number: 15/16, 2^nd number: 2 4/28

15/16 - 60/28 is -135/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   60/28 = 60 × 4/28 × 4 = 240/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/112 - 240/112 = 105 - 240/112 = -135/112

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