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Subtract 60/5 from 24/16

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 12 0/5

24/16 - 60/5 is -21/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 5 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   24/16 = 24 × 5/16 × 5 = 120/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   60/5 = 60 × 16/5 × 16 = 960/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/80 - 960/80 = 120 - 960/80 = -840/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/2

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