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Subtract 56/60 from 16/2

1^st number: 8 0/2, 2^nd number: 56/60

16/2 - 56/60 is 106/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
   16/2 = 16 × 30/2 × 30 = 480/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/60 - 56/60 = 480 - 56/60 = 424/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/15
6. In mixed form: 71/15

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