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Subtract 60/16 from 16/60

1^st number: 16/60, 2^nd number: 3 12/16

16/60 - 60/16 is -209/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   16/60 = 16 × 4/60 × 4 = 64/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   60/16 = 60 × 15/16 × 15 = 900/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/240 - 900/240 = 64 - 900/240 = -836/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/60

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