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Subtract 60/7 from 25/16

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

25/16 - 60/7 is -785/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   25/16 = 25 × 7/16 × 7 = 175/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
   60/7 = 60 × 16/7 × 16 = 960/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/112 - 960/112 = 175 - 960/112 = -785/112

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