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Subtract 75/60 from 16/45

1^st number: 16/45, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

16/45 - 75/60 is -161/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   75/60 = 75 × 3/60 × 3 = 225/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/180 - 225/180 = 64 - 225/180 = -161/180

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