Answers

Subtract 42/60 from 30/16

1^st number: 1 14/16, 2^nd number: 42/60

30/16 - 42/60 is 47/40.

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,
   30/16 = 30 × 15/16 × 15 = 450/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/240 - 168/240 = 450 - 168/240 = 282/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/40
6. In mixed form: 17/40

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