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Subtract 9/75 from 16/60

16/60 - 9/75 is 11/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   16/60 = 16 × 5/60 × 5 = 80/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/300 - 36/300 = 80 - 36/300 = 44/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/75

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