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Subtract 5/60 from 28/16

1^st number: 1 12/16, 2^nd number: 5/60

28/16 - 5/60 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   28/16 = 28 × 15/16 × 15 = 420/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   5/60 = 5 × 4/60 × 4 = 20/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/240 - 20/240 = 420 - 20/240 = 400/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
6. In mixed form: 12/3

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