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Subtract 56/60 from 16/3

1^st number: 5 1/3, 2^nd number: 56/60

16/3 - 56/60 is 22/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   16/3 = 16 × 20/3 × 20 = 320/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/60 - 56/60 = 320 - 56/60 = 264/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/5
6. In mixed form: 42/5

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