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Subtract 21/60 from 16/6

1^st number: 2 4/6, 2^nd number: 21/60

16/6 - 21/60 is 139/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   16/6 = 16 × 10/6 × 10 = 160/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   21/60 = 21 × 1/60 × 1 = 21/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/60 - 21/60 = 160 - 21/60 = 139/60
5. In mixed form: 219/60

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