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Subtract 27/60 from 16/4

1^st number: 4 0/4, 2^nd number: 27/60

16/4 - 27/60 is 71/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   16/4 = 16 × 15/4 × 15 = 240/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/60 - 27/60 = 240 - 27/60 = 213/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/20
6. In mixed form: 311/20

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